Jamb Geography 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 1998

\(\begin{array}{c|c}
Month & J& F & M & A & M & J & J & A & S & O & N & D\\
\text{Temp(C)} & -22 & -22 & -21 & -4 & 2 & 5 & 5 & 1 & 1 & -4 & -10 & 17 \\
\text{Precip(mm)} & 10 & 13 & 18 & 18 & 15 & 13 & 13 & 28 & 28 & 28 & 28 & 13 \\
\end{array}\)
The climatic region represented above is

A. Laurentian
B. Siberian
C. Arctic
D. Steppe

Question 47:

• JAMB 1998

The average gradient of the road descending the spur into Bobo town is approximately

A. 1:37
B. 1:42
C. 1:47
D. 1:52

Question 48:

• JAMB 1998

The low islands and extensive sand banks indicate that the channel of River Bintu is probably

A. Deep
B. Eroding
C. Shallow
D. Navigable

Question 49:

• JAMB 1998

To build a road from Achira to Gara will require

A. A cutting
B. An embarkment
C. A tunnel
D. A levee

Question 50:

• JAMB 1998

Motorists will probably cross the river from Bobo to Achira by

A. Drawbridge
B. Ship
C. Boat
D. Ferry