Jamb Geography 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following farming practices may be used to check soil erosion?

A. Ploughing of land upslope
B. Contour ploughing
C. Bush burning
D. Shifting cultivation

Question 17:

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following factors has been of particular importance in promoting population growth in developing countries?

A. Rising level of industrial development
B. Improvement in health-care delivery
C. Increase farm yield per hectare
D. Rising standard of education

Question 18:

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following population characteristics is associated with developed countries?

A. Decline birth rate and high death rate
B. High birth rate and declining death rate
C. High birth rate and low death rate
D. Low birth rate and low death rate

Question 19:

• JAMB 1990

World population distribution is characterized by?

A. Concentration in the western hemispheres
B. Extreme unevenness
C. Balanced distribution between the northern and southern hemisphere
D. Uniform density in all hemispheres

Question 20:

• JAMB 1990

Villages develop into urban centers when they?

A. Attract more people
B. Produce enough food
C. Establish educational institutions
D. Grow in commerce and industry