Jamb Geography 2016 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 2016

The set of trees most suitable for pulp and paper making is

A. Spruce, mahogany and obeche
B. Fir, obeche and ebony
C. Spruce, fir and pine
D. Pine, eucalyptus and mahogany

Question 57:

• JAMB 2016

The population of a certain country was observed to be 46 million males and 41 million females within a land area of about 173,000km². What is the average density of the population?

A. 503 persons per km²
B. 351 persons per km²
C. 266 persons per km²
D. 237 persons per km²

Question 58:

• JAMB 2016

Modern satellite towns are commonly characterized by

A. Central city location, roomy houses and high building density
B. Suburban location, planned layout and spacious surroundings
C. Industrial estate location, low building density and limited open spaces
D. Rural location, planned layout and high rise apartments

Question 59:

• JAMB 2016

An extensive fertile plain with a relatively low population will most likely be characterized by

A. Great conurbations
B. Linear, rural settlements
C. Nucleated urban settlements
D. Scattered rural settlements

Question 60:

• JAMB 2016

International agreements in the fishing industry are necessary in order to protect whale and seal from

A. Marauding
B. Stock extinction
C. Sea piracy
D. Sea accident