Jamb Geography 1986 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1986

ECOWAS is a viable economic region because of?

A. The large size of the territory
B. The support it receives from the EEC
C. Its mineral and agricultural potentialities
D. The ability of the region to defend itself against external aggression

Question 37:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following countries of Africa has little or no potential for hydro-electricity generation ?

A. Sudan
B. Mozambique
C. Mauritania
D. Liberia

Question 38:

• JAMB 1986

The western side of Southern Africa is dry because?

A. It enjoys tropical climate
B. Of the absence of mountains
C. The main wind blows offshore
D. It has a Mediterranean type of climate

Question 39:

• JAMB 1986

What is the most important mineral deposit found in the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic?

A. Petroleum
B. Phosphate
C. Iron ore
D. Bauxite

Question 40:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following countries produces all of copper, petroleum, iron ore and diamond?

A. Egypt
B. Zimbabwe
C. Angola
D. Tanzania