Jamb Geography 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2002

In surveying, the prismatic compass can be used to?

A. Measure the inclination of features
B. Measure accurarely the height of points
C. Measure horizontal distances
D. Obtain bearing of features

Question 2:

• JAMB 2002

In surveying, the prismatic compass can be used to?

A. Measure the inclination of features
B. Measure accurarely the height of points
C. Measure horizontal distances
D. Obtain bearing of features

Question 3:

• JAMB 2002

If a station M is due west of station N, the bearing of M, from N is?

A. 180°
B. 90°
C. 360°
D. 270°

Question 4:

• JAMB 2002

The annual rainfall along the coast of Kenya is less than expected for an equatorial region because of the?

A. Subsidence of airmasses
B. Configuration of the coastline
C. Presence of a cold current
D. High altitude of the area

Question 5:

• JAMB 2002

Kano is a major population centre in Nigeria because of its?

A. Early religious and economic significance
B. Conducive climate for groundnut production
C. Large population of Hausa-speaking indigenes
D. Early industries development