Jamb Geography 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1989

Which of the following vegetation types is mainly confined to the Northern hemisphere?

A. Tropical Grassland
B. Equatorial Forest
C. Tundra
D. Desert

Question 17:

• JAMB 1989

A poorly-drained soil is characterized by greyish colour and?

A. High acidity
B. Abundant ferric oxides
C. Goosds aeration
D. Excessive drainage

Question 18:

• JAMB 1989

In which of the following climate belt is ferruginous soils found?

A. Tropical arid
B. Tropical continental
C. Temperate arid
D. Temperate continental

Question 19:

• JAMB 1989

Settlement listed in increasing size are?

A. Hamlet, conurbation, village , city
B. Hamlet, village, city, conurbation
C. Village , conurbation, city, hamlet
D. Village, hamelt, city, conurbation

Question 20:

• JAMB 1989

Which of these is the BEST indicator of high population density in rural area?

A. High absolute population
B. Low natural resources base
C. High population density
D. Extensive soil erosion