Jamb Geography 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2000

The speed of the wind is usually measured by

A. An anemometer
B. A speedometer
C. An arrow
D. A wind vane

Question 17:

• JAMB 2000

Acid lava is rich in

A. Magnesium
B. Aluminium
C. Silica
D. Silver

Question 18:

• JAMB 2000

The live commentary of a football match which started at 4:00pm at a place on longitude 15°E will be received by a listener in a town on longitude 160°W at

A. 6:20am same day
B. 4:20am same day
C. 1:40am next day
D. 3:40am next day

Question 19:

• JAMB 2000

During winter, the Eskimos live in

A. Tents
B. Tunnels
C. Caves
D. Igloos

Question 20:

• JAMB 2000

Johannesburg, Jos and Galhivare are similar in that they all

A. Act as nodal towns
B. Have population of over a million
C. Grew because of the presence of minerals
D. Act as commercial centres