Jamb Geography 2003 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2003

The most visible form of soil erosion is?

A. Wind erosion
B. Splash erosion
C. Sheet erosion
D. Gully erosion

Question 17:

• JAMB 2003

Softwood from coniferous forests is mainly used as raw material for the production of?

A. Pulp and paper
B. Animal feed and fibre
C. Non-alcoholic beverages
D. Poles and planks

Question 18:

• JAMB 2003

In a soil profile, the C-horizon can be described as the?

A. Topmost layer that may include organic litter
B. Zone relatively unaffected by soil-forming processes
C. Portion of the soil affected by leaching
D. Zone of accumulation rich in bases and organic matter

Question 19:

• JAMB 2003

One of the consequences of the polar ice-caps melting is the?

A. Submergence of existing coast lands
B. Emergence of submerged island
C. Increase in global temperature
D. Drier conditions in the tropical areas

Question 20:

• JAMB 2003

The factor that best explains the large concentration of population in Java is?

A. Fertile soils
B. Large mineral deposits
C. Nearness to the sea
D. Industrial agglomeration