Jamb Geography 1981 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 1981

Assuming that there is no vegetation cover in the area shown on the map above and that the weather is clear, which of the following statements would be false?

A. Q is visible from P
B. P is visible from N
C. M is visible from N
D. P is visible from M
E. Q is visible from N

Question 47:

• JAMB 1981

The shape of the valley on the map above may be described as

A. U-shaped
B. Flat-shaped
C. Meandering
D. V-shaped
E. Braided

Question 48:

• JAMB 1981

Which of the following statements does NOT describe a physical division of the map correctly?

A. An area mostly sunbmerged at high tide
B. An undulating land rising towards the south
C. A narrow steep-sided ridge
D. A narrow valley draining eastwards and southwards
E. A dissected plateau terminating seaward in cliff

Question 49:

• JAMB 1981

The ridge in the area is composed of chalk. Suggest a meaningful name for the farms on both sides of the ridge?

A. Hilltop farms
B. Springline farms
C. Valley farms
D. Watershed farms
E. Windgap farms

Question 50:

• JAMB 1981

Evidence that the southern half of the area is of greater value to man than the northern half does NOT include

A. More communication facilities
B. Greater intensity of land use for agriculture
C. Exploitation of minerals
D. Higher population distribution
E. More coastal activities like fishing