Jamb Geography 2012 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 2012

Which of the following rock types is formed through the ejection of magma onto the surface of the earth?

A. Lignite
B. Granite
C. Slate
D. Basalt

Question 7:

• JAMB 2012

Rocks that are composed of particles derived previously existing rocks are referred to as?

A. Metamorphic rocks
B. Intrusive igneous rocks
C. Sedimentary rocks
D. Extrusive igneous rocks

Question 8:

• JAMB 2012

An ox-bow lake is usually located in a?

A. Volcanic crater
B. Karst valley
C. River valley
D. Desert oasis

Question 9:

• JAMB 2012

The phenomenon of change in direction of wave fronts as the approach the sea shore is known as a?

A. Wave refraction
B. Tidal wave movement
C. Wave drifting
D. Retrogradation

Question 10:

• JAMB 2012

The storm which occurs over the China Sea between latitudes 8^θ and 15^θ N and S of the equator is a?

A. Tropical thunderstorm
B. Torando
C. Typhoon
D. Temperature thunderstorm