Jamb Geography 2003 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2003

Annual total rainfall decreases generally from the south to the north of Nigeria because of the?

A. Longitudinal spread along the coast
B. Latitudinal spread from the sea
C. Relief pattern of the country
D. Drainage pattern of the country

Question 37:

• JAMB 2003

The Lagos area has emerged as the most prominent destination for internal migration because it is?

A. On a high plain and highly industrialized
B. Close to the coast and densely populated
C. Highgly industrialized and highly urbanized
D. Agriculturally productive and close to the coast

Question 38:

• JAMB 2003

The planting of eucalyptus trees on the Jos Plateau is to?

A. Reclaim the soil
B. Provide firewood
C. Prevent desertification
D. Provide wind breakers

Question 39:

• JAMB 2003

Industrialization in Nigeria can best be promoted through the development of?

A. Textile manufacturing
B. Vegetable oil processing
C. Iron and steel processing
D. Automobile manufacturing

Question 40:

• JAMB 2003

The single most successful large-scale irrigation project in tropical Africa is the?

A. VOLT RIVER Project
B. Chad Basin Project
C. Gezira Scheme
D. Nile Delta Scheme