Geography Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, features, inhabitants, and natural phenomena. It aims to understand the locations of various elements, the reasons for their presence, and how they evolve and transform over time.

• Question 61:

  The term 'catena' describes the?

  Options:
  A) effect of topography on soil series
  B) sequence of modified soil along a slope profile
  C) changes in soil fertility along a slope profile
  D) group of soil on sedimentary rocks
  E) colour differences in soils along slope profile
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 62:

  Which of the following is not a graphical representation of statistical data?

  Options:
  A) Choropleth map
  B) Dot map
  C) Shaded map
  D) Star graph
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 63:

  The highest lands in Nigeria are found on the

  Options:
  A) Mambilla Plateau
  B) Western Highland
  C) Oban Hills
  D) North Central Plateau
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 64: A solution to wind erosion in semi-arid areas is the establishment of Options:
  A) Crop strips
  B) Terrace bounds
  C) Shelter belts
  D) Diversion channels
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 65: A population with low birth and death rates presents? Options:
  A) an inverted population pyramid
  B) an equal male-female population structure
  C) a broad - based population pyramid
  D) a young dependent population structure
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 66: The predominant type of agriculture in the eastern part the source of the raw material is? Options:
  A) plantation agriculture
  B) mixed farming
  C) citrus cultivation
  D) Cattle ranching
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 67: In developing countries, the most inhibiting factor for industrialization is? Options:
  A) multicultural economy
  B) monocultural economy
  C) capitalism
  D) diversified economy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 68: Most of the industries located in rural areas are? Options:
  A) market-oriented
  B) high energy consumers
  C) raw materials-oriented
  D) transport-oriented
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 69: The most obvious physical feature that distinguishes undisturbed mature soil from an immature soil is the Options:
  A) humus content
  B) layered profile
  C) nutrient status
  D) topsoil texture
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 70:

  The average elevation of the eastern scarplands of Nigeria ranges from?

  Options:
  A) 300m - 400m
  B) 400m - 500m
  C) 500m - 600m
  D) 600m - 700m
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  The correct answer is A .