Jamb Geography 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1979

Along which latitude will the day-time be longest on Christmas day?

A. 30°N
B. 30°S
C. 0°
D. 45°N
E. 45^oS

Question 17:

• JAMB 1979

The Qattara Depression in Egypt is the product of

A. Wind deflation
B. Glacial gouging
C. Volcanic activity
D. River gullying
E. Down-warping

Question 18:

• JAMB 1979

Rainfall caused by the movement of air over a mountain is termed

A. Orographic rainfall
B. Cyclonic rainfall
C. Frontal rainfall
D. Thunder shower
E. Convectional rainfall

Question 19:

• JAMB 1979

Identify the non-fuel mineral among the following

A. Petroleum
B. Cassiterite
C. Lignite
D. Anthracite
E. Peat

Question 20:

• JAMB 1979

Identify the pair of forces/processes which may be responsible for the formation of rift valleys
1. Centrifugal 2. Erosional 3. Compressional 4. Magnetic 5. Faulting.

A. 1 and 5
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 3 and 5
E. 1 and 3