Jamb Geography 1985 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1985

The major physical factor restricting the cultivation of perennial crops in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria is the?

A. Seasonal pattern of rainfall
B. Low nutrients of soil
C. High mean annual temperature
D. Low temperature values during the harmattan
E. Seasonal regime of many streams

Question 27:

• JAMB 1985

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the Podzol horizon?

A. High content of silica
B. High content of iron oxides
C. Ash-grey colour
D. Intense leaching
E. Coarse texture

Question 28:

• JAMB 1985

A major unfavorable factor in locating a steel rolling mill in Katina is the lack of?

A. Propermachinery for production
B. A suitable market for finished products
C. Appropriate means of transporting the raw material and finished product
D. Sufficient land for future expansion
E. Adequate unskilled labour for production

Question 29:

• JAMB 1985

Large-scale wheat production is associated with the?

A. Kano River Plains and the Ghezira Plains
B. Ghezira Plains and the Pampas of Argentina Plains
C. Praries of North America and the Pampas of Argentina
D. Ganges Plains and the Pampas of Argentina

Question 30:

• JAMB 1985

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the economy of most West African countries?

A. It has a low growth rate
B. It is based on the export of a few commodities
C. Agro-allied industries are gradually developing
D. Heavy industries predominate
E. Production of consumer goods is increasing