Jamb Geography 1980 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1980

A ship's radioed message on the high sea at 5.45pm was heard at Abidjan(5°W) at 11.15a.m on the same day.Find the position of the ship

A. 90E°
B. 92° 30'E
C. 95°E
D. 97° 30'E
E. 100°E

Question 7:

• JAMB 1980

What feature would you associate with a rejuvenated river?

A. A waterfall
B. A delta
C. A meander
D. Sand deposits
E. A wide u-shaped valley

Question 8:

• JAMB 1980

The intensity of the sun's heat is not much in polar regions because

A. The earth is flat at the poles
B. The atmosphere is thick at the poles
C. The atmosphere is thin at the poles
D. The angle of insolation is low
E. The angle of insolation is high

Question 9:

• JAMB 1980

Which of the following is a correct pair?

A. Glacier/Erratic boulder
B. Desert/Cavern
C. Limestone/Pass
D. Mountain/Stalagmite
E. River/Cut-off

Question 10:

• JAMB 1980

Which of the following rocks is composed of the skeletons of microscopic sea plants and animals?

A. Sandstone
B. Slate
C. Chalk
D. Clay
E. Granite