Jamb 1997 Geography Past Questions And Answers
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
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
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
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
Rocks, ash and sediments deposited by a volcano are collectively referred to as?
- A. lava
- B. detritus
- C. pyroclasts
- D. scree
The cheapest means of transport for long distance travel is by?
- A. rail
- B. water
- C. air
- D. road
The most ideal statistical mapping technique for showing population migration is the?
- A. choropleth
- B. flow diagram
- C. isopleth
- D. dot map
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
The area served by a given city is referred to as its?
- A. sphere of influence
- B. hinterland
- C. territory
- D. satelite
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

