Jamb Geography 1981 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1981

Which of these statements about Africa is NOT true?

A. Over two-thirds of Africa lies within the tropics, Africa is therefore a warm continent in which snowfall is everywhere unknown
B. Africa has a high rate of population increase
C. Africa is the least unbanized continent although urbanization started early in Africa
D. The forest regions of Africa are richer in hardwood than softwood timber
E. Africa has several large rivers but they are of very limited use for navigation

Question 27:

• JAMB 1981

Which of the following problems has posed the greatest threat to farmers in Anambra State?

A. Acid soils
B. Drought
C. Gully erosion
D. Pests, particularly monkeys
E. Lateritic soils `

Question 28:

• JAMB 1981

The greatest volume of shipping across the Atlantic Ocean is?

A. Between Africa and South America
B. Between Africa and North America
C. Between North America and South America
D. Between Europe and North America
E. Between Europe and Africa

Question 29:

• JAMB 1981

Which of the following is NOT a reason for migration in West Africa?

A. To increase the population in cities
B. To seek employment
C. To further their education
D. To run away from poverty
E. To seek for pleasure

Question 30:

• JAMB 1981

Uganda's exports and imports pass through the port of?

A. Mombassa
B. Maputo
C. Mogadishu
D. Dar-es-Salaam
E. Matadi