Jamb 1997 Geography Past Questions And Answers

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1

The leading rubber producing areas of the world are?

  • A. Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Ghana
  • B. Liberia, Indonesia and Sierra Leone
  • C. Brazil, Malaysia and Zarie
  • D. Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka
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2

The point marked with solid triangles are the locations of Nigeria's

  • A. Thermal power stations
  • B. International airports
  • C. Automobile assembly
  • D. Oil refineries
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3

Which of the following countries is one of the major producers of petroleum and also a net importer of the product?

  • A. Algeria
  • B. Mexico
  • C. United States of America
  • D. Nigeria
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4

From which of the following lakes in Africa did the emission of toxic gas lead to the death of a large number of people in 1986?

  • A. Lake Monoum
  • B. Lake Nyos
  • C. Oguta Lake
  • D. Lake Nkongsamba
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5

Rocks, ash and sediments deposited by a volcano are collectively referred to as?

  • A. lava
  • B. detritus
  • C. pyroclasts
  • D. scree
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6

The cheapest means of transport for long distance travel is by?

  • A. rail
  • B. water
  • C. air
  • D. road
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7

The most ideal statistical mapping technique for showing population migration is the?

  • A. choropleth
  • B. flow diagram
  • C. isopleth
  • D. dot map
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8

The global decline in the use of coal as a source of energy is due to the?

  • A. increase in nuclear and water power generation
  • B. increase in underground mining accidents
  • C. availability of cheaper and cleaner energy sources
  • D. decline of the iron and steel industry
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9

The area served by a given city is referred to as its?

  • A. sphere of influence
  • B. hinterland
  • C. territory
  • D. satelite
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10

The gradient along the main river between the points marked X and Y is approximately

  • A. 1:15
  • B. 1:16
  • C. 1:17
  • D. 1:18
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