Jamb 1992 Geography Past Questions And Answers
1
Which of the following industries is best located near the source of raw materials?
- A. Car manufacturing
- B. Petroleum refinery
- C. Sugar refinery
- D. Clothmaking
2
The major pastoral ethnic groups in Africa include the?
- A. Fulani, asante and Wollof
- B. Asante, Fulani and Zulu
- C. Masai, Fulani and Tuareg
- D. Fulani, Masai and Kikuyu
3
The use of the Nile for transportation purpose is limited mainly by?
- A. the presence of dams and cataracts
- B. seasonal flooding
- C. heavy siltation
- D. low velocity of flow
4
The most urbanized part of Nigeria is the?
- A. south-east
- B. Middle-belt
- C. north-east
- D. south-west
5
The difference in the readings on the dry and wet bulb thermometers is used to determine?
- A. atmospheric pressure
- B. range of temperature
- C. evaportraspiration
- D. relative humidity
6
The greatest hydro-electric power potential in Nigeria is found in the?
- A. Sokoto- Rima Basin
- B. Cross River Basin
- C. Niger-Benue trough
- D. Eungu.scarplands
7
The stratification of sedimentary rocks is mainly caused by?
- A. lateral pressure being applied from two sides
- B. deposition of rocks particles in layers
- C. the sorting action of the wind
- D. wave action and longshore drift
8
One adverse consequence of rapid urbanization in Nigeria is?
- A. increased infant mortality due to neglect
- B. the decline in food imports
- C. the growth of slums
- D. the deterioration of city transport sytems
9
Which of the following groups of products is transported in large quantities on the st. Lawrence Great Lakes Waterways?
- A. Wheat, iron ore and bananas
- B. Wheat, iron ore and crude oil
- C. Iron ore, bauxite and cattle
- D. Crude oil, wheat and cotton
10
Aperi is typically a
- A. Confluence town
- B. Dry point
- C. Wet point settlement
- D. Foothill settlement