Jamb Geography 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1992

A good overland transportation system promotes economic development because it?

A. Fosters interregational trade
B. Reduces depreciation of motor vehicles
C. Reduces fuel consumption
D. Provides employment for drivers

Question 27:

• JAMB 1992

Which of the following groups of products is transported in large quantities on the st. Lawrence Great Lakes Waterways?

A. Wheat, iron ore and bananas
B. Wheat, iron ore and crude oil
C. Iron ore, bauxite and cattle
D. Crude oil, wheat and cotton

Question 28:

• JAMB 1992

The movement of some industries from Europe to South East Asia in recent times is due mainly to?

A. Lower production costs in South East Asia
B. High land values in Europe
C. Declining labour productivity in Europe
D. Availability of cheap raw materials in South East Asia

Question 29:

• JAMB 1992

The major wheat producing regions of the world are characteristically?

A. Undulating lowlands with clayey soils
B. Marginal lands with sandy soils
C. Extensive continental plains with loamy soils
D. Coastal plains with alluvial soiols

Question 30:

• JAMB 1992

The industrial development of the Black Sea region of Ukraine is based mainly on?

A. Coal and iron ore
B. Crude oil and iron ore
C. Cotton and coal
D. Wool and crude oil