Jamb Geography 1983 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1983

The population density of a country is calculated on the basis of the?

A. Rate of population increase
B. Birth rate and the the death rate
C. Number of people migrating to the country
D. Size of the country in relation to the population
E. Number of people living in the towns

Question 22:

• JAMB 1983

ONE area which carries a very high density of rural population is the?

A. Amazon basin
B. Scandinavian group of countries
C. Sudan
D. Ganges Valley
E. South-east of Australia

Question 23:

• JAMB 1983

Low birth rate and low death rate are characteristics of?

A. Brazil
B. Indian
C. Nigeria
D. Mexico
E. The United Kingdom

Question 24:

• JAMB 1983

A nucleated settlement differs from a dispersed settlement in that it?

A. Usually occurs at the meeting point of several roads
B. Often occurs in adensely populated area
C. Is usually found in a forest area
D. Is compact
E. Contains more people

Question 25:

• JAMB 1983

Although the rubber tree is a native of Brazil most of the world's natural rubber is now produced in?

A. Burma
B. Colombia
C. Nigeria
D. Zaire
E. Malaysia