Geography 1991 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 46 :

• JAMB 1991

One of the places noted for irrigation agriculture in Africa is the

A. Southern part of Sudan
B. Ghezira Plains
C. Great Rift Valley
D. The Zaire Basin

Question 47 :

• JAMB 1991

The highest point in the area lies above

A. 300m
B. 325m
C. 350m
D. 375m

Question 48 :

• JAMB 1991

The length Owa River from its source to where it terminates in the area mapped is?

A. 19km
B. 20km
C. 23km
D. 25km

Question 49 :

• JAMB 1991

There are more settlements to the south because the

A. Land to the north being more fertile is reserved for farming
B. Areas to the north are liable to flooding
C. Terrain to the south is less rugged
D. North is more prone to river blindness

Question 50 :

• JAMB 1991

River Owa overflows its bank because

A. Its valley has become shallow due to the deposition of alluvium
B. The volume of water has been increased by rainfall
C. Farmers block its channel with farm wastes
D. Its valley is narrow