Jamb Geography 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 2008

Sedimentary rocks are distinguished from other rocks by their?

A. Strata
B. Joints
C. Compact nature
D. Crystalline nature

Question 7:

• JAMB 2008

Rocks often develop cracks when they are exposed to?

A. Compression and movements
B. Joints and faults
C. Compression and tension
D. Joints and cracks

Question 8:

• JAMB 2008

A feature produced as a result of glacial deposition is?

A. A cirque
B. A moraine
C. An arete
D. A hanging valley

Question 9:

• JAMB 2008

A type of landform that is associated with large scale orogeny is a?

A. Block mountain
B. Volcanic mountain
C. Fold mountain
D. Residual mountain

Question 10:

• JAMB 2008

The effect of ocean currents along the coasts they wash are experienced?

A. During summer only
B. During winter only
C. When prevailing winds are onshore
D. When prevailing winds are offshore