Jamb Geography 1999 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1999

The period when the earth is furthest from the sun is

A. Aphelion
B. Summer
C. Perihelion
D. Spring

Question 7:

• JAMB 1999

A traveller crossing the international Date Line from America to Asia at 12 midnight on Sunday, would have to change his watch to 12 midnight on

A. Sunday
B. Monday
C. Tuesday
D. Saturday

Question 8:

• JAMB 1999

Lakes formed as a result of landslides, screes or avalanches are known as

A. Man-made lakes
B. Barrier lakes
C. Caldera lakes
D. Rock-hollow lakes

Question 9:

• JAMB 1999

In many areas, limestone rocks are resistant to water erosion on their surfaces and form uplands because of their

A. Coarse and resistant minerals
B. Low porosity and permeability
C. Dense and armophous structure
D. Joints and pervious nature

Question 10:

• JAMB 1999

Fluid, basic lava flow is likely to give rise to a volcanic

A. Dome
B. Cinder cone
C. Shield
D. Saddle reef