Geography 1999 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

• JAMB 1999

The main advantage of the chain survey over the prismatic compass survey is that the former

A. Yields relatively more accurate results
B. Involves highly more portable equipment
C. Does not require a base map
D. Closes its boundaries with no correction

Question 2 :

• JAMB 1999

The main advantage of the chain survey over the prismatic compass survey is that the former

A. Yields relatively more accurate results
B. Involves highly more portable equipment
C. Does not require a base map
D. Closes its boundaries with no correction

Question 3 :

• JAMB 1999

The main use of the Abney Level in surveying is to determine the

A. Angle of inclination
B. Relative location
C. Area coverage
D. Spot height

Question 4 :

• JAMB 1999

A typical example of landforms produced by marine erosion is a

A. Beach
B. Spit
C. Mud-flat
D. Stack

Question 5 :

• JAMB 1999

When the gradient of a river channel changes from a steep to a gentle angle, the main activity of the river will be

A. Depositing
B. Eroding
C. Deepening
D. Terracing