Jamb Geography 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1997

One of the the main reasons for the formation Economic Community of West Africa States is to?

A. Foster political independence among member states
B. Encourage tourism in the area
C. Boost manufacturing in the region
D. Expand the market for the products of member states

Question 37:

• JAMB 1997

From which of the following lakes in Africa did the emission of toxic gas lead to the death of a large number of people in 1986?

A. Lake Monoum
B. Lake Nyos
C. Oguta Lake
D. Lake Nkongsamba

Question 38:

• JAMB 1997

The low level mechanized agriculture in West Africa is best explained by the?

A. Lack of markets
B. Seasonal variation and unreliability of rainfall
C. Predominance of small farm holdings
D. Undulating topography

Question 39:

• JAMB 1997

Iron deposits are found in economic quantities in?

A. Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea
B. Mali, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire
C. Niger, Mali and Sierra Leone
D. Liberia, Nigeria and Senegal

Question 40:

• JAMB 1997

The drainage pattern illustrated in the diagram is

A. Annular
B. Centripetal
C. Radial
D. Trellised