Jamb Geography 2004 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 2004

Which of these hazards would most likely result directly from deforestation?

A. Water pollution
B. Soil erosion
C. Mass wasting
D. Drought

Question 22:

• JAMB 2004

The mass of air whose isobars form a circular shape, with low pressure in the centre and increasing towards the outside, is known as?

A. Hurricane
B. Typhoon
C. Harmathan
D. Cyclone

Question 23:

• JAMB 2004

The process by which organic matter is decomposed and synthesized to form part of the soil is known as?

A. Humification
B. Mineralization
C. Laterization
D. Nitrification

Question 24:

• JAMB 2004

In a ecosystem, bacteria and some other microscopic organisms are best described as?

A. Secondary consumers
B. Major decomposers
C. Primary decomposers
D. Primary consumers

Question 25:

• JAMB 2004

The process whereby water changes from liquid to gaseous state is called?

A. Freezing
B. Condensation
C. Evaporation
D. Sublimation