Jamb Geography 1980 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1980

which of the following countries have few resources and yet has develop industries tremendously?

A. United kingdom
B. Italy
C. France
D. Norway
E. Switzaland

Question 27:

• JAMB 1980

Which among the following is a producer of coal?

A. Wankie (Zimbabwe)
B. Ndola (Zambia)
C. Nsutta (Ghana)
D. Jos (Nigeria)
E. Marampa (Sierra Leone)

Question 28:

• JAMB 1980

Which of these is the least important advantage of the transcontinental railways in Europe and North-America?

A. Easy evacuation of mineral products
B. Political integration
C. Easy evacuation of agricutural products
D. Promotion of industrial activities
E. Employment of labour

Question 29:

• JAMB 1980

Which of the following can be regarded as the backbone of a modern industrial economy?

A. Cement manufacturing industry
B. Ship-Building industry
C. Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
D. Textiloe industry
E. Iron and Steel industry

Question 30:

• JAMB 1980

A hinterland is?

A. The central part of a country
B. An area which is far from the coast
C. A landlocked country
D. An area surrounding a city
E. The area which is served by a port