Geography 1983 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 16 :

• JAMB 1983

Which of these geographical phenomena is found only in the Northern Hemisphere?

A. Tropical rain forest
B. Mediterranean woodland
C. Hot desert oasis
D. Tundra vegetation
E. Coniferous forest

Question 17 :

• JAMB 1983

The term 'catena' describes the?

A. Effect of topography on soil series
B. Sequence of modified soil along a slope profile
C. Changes in soil fertility along a slope profile
D. Group of soil on sedimentary rocks
E. Colour differences in soils along slope profile

Question 18 :

• JAMB 1983

Which of the following major soils types is found in the Savannah areas of Nigeria?

A. Podzols
B. Ferralitic red soils
C. Chernozems
D. Ferruginous tropical soils
E. Brown earths

Question 19 :

• JAMB 1983

Which of the following types of vegetable is characterized by acidic soils?

A. Steppe
B. Sahel savanna
C. Coniferous forest
D. Temperate grassland
E. Desert

Question 20 :

• JAMB 1983

Which of the following is NOT applicable when describing desert soils?

A. High acidity
B. Poorly developed horizons
C. Shallow depths
D. High alkalinity
E. Coarse texture