Jamb Geography 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1997

The area served by a given city is referred to as its?

A. Sphere of influence
B. Hinterland
C. Territory
D. Satelite

Question 27:

• JAMB 1997

Aluminum smelters are usually located close to sources of abundant?

A. Raw materials
B. Electricity
C. Coking coal
D. Cheap labour

Question 28:

• JAMB 1997

A country is said to have been unfavorable balance of trade when her?

A. Tangible imports are greater in value than the tangible exports
B. Tangible exports are greater in value than the tangible imports
C. Total payments for all visible and invisible imports exceed the corresponding total,exports
D. Total receipts from all visible and invisible exports exceed the corresponding imports

Question 29:

• JAMB 1997

An unsuitable natural condition for the cultivation of cotton is?

A. A loose sandy soil
B. An annual rainfall of 500mm to 1000 mm with most of it falling in the growing season
C. Temperature of about 21° during growing season
D. Clear sunny skies after the plant is fully matured

Question 30:

• JAMB 1997

An agricultural practice where water has to be artificially provided during the rainy season is referred to as?

A. Full irrigation
B. Supplementary irrigation
C. Sprinkle irrigation
D. Flood irrigation