Jamb Geography 1994 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1994

Seasons are recognized with in the tropics primarily on the basis of?

A. Air masses
B. Temperature
C. Rainfall
D. Evaporation

Question 12:

• JAMB 1994

A major feature of the tropical continental climates is the?

A. Relatively low annual range of temperature
B. Regular and reliable rainfall
C. Excess of evaporation over rainfall
D. Excess of rainfall over evaporation

Question 13:

• JAMB 1994

The most dominant pair of active factors affecting plants growth is?

A. Soil and fauna
B. Climate and soil
C. Climate and topography
D. Topography and man

Question 14:

• JAMB 1994

The major constituents of a typical soil are?

A. Gravel, sand, silt and clay
B. Mineral matter, organic matter, air and water
C. Stone, mineral matter, pore spaces and micro-organism
D. Calcium, magnesium, potassium amd sodium

Question 15:

• JAMB 1994

In a humid areas, farmers add lime to the soil to? development

A. Facilitate the absorption of nutrients
B. Encourage the development of green leaves
C. Act as fertilizer
D. Reduce acidity