Jamb Geography 1986 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following groups of environmental problems is commonly associated with mining activities?

A. Air pollution, floods and sandstorms
B. Deforestation, soil dessicated and heat wave
C. Oil-spillage, drought and land susidence
D. Soil ersion, sedimentation and land dereliction

Question 32:

• JAMB 1986

Agbaja Platea in Kwara State and Nsude of Udi Plateau are important to Nigeria's industrial development efforts because they are sources of?

A. Coking coal
B. Iron ore
C. Glass sand
D. Limestone

Question 33:

• JAMB 1986

Nigeria's second sea port in terms of tonnage of goods handled is?

A. Warri
B. Calabar
C. Port-Harcourt
D. Bonny

Question 34:

• JAMB 1986

The fadama lands of the Niger/Benue trough are mostly known for the commercial production of?

A. Yam and vegetables
B. Paotatoes and benni-seed
C. Rice and sugarcane
D. Maize and guinea corn

Question 35:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following countries is well known for aluminum smelting?

A. Nigeria
B. Ghana
C. Senegal
D. Liberia