Jamb Geography 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2008

Which of the following is a warm currents?

A. East Australlian current
B. California currents
C. Peruvian
D. Antarctic drift

Question 12:

• JAMB 2008

The speed of wind is usually measured using?

A. A wind vane
B. A wind rose
C. An anemometer
D. A thermometer

Question 13:

• JAMB 2008

The climate that is noted for its summer dryness is the?

A. Equatorial climate
B. Tropical monsoon climate
C. Cool temperature climate
D. Mediterranean climate

Question 14:

• JAMB 2008

If the temperature of a place is 68°F, what is its equivalent in degree centigrade?

A. 08°C
B. 48°C
C. 36°C
D. 20°C

Question 15:

• JAMB 2008

One distinguishing characteristics of ferruginous soils is the?

A. Occurence of iron concreation in the B horizon
B. Predominance of clay in the A horizon
C. Well-developed A and B horizons
D. High content of organic matter in all the horizons