Jamb Geography 2016 Past Questions and Answers

Question 131:

• JAMB 2016

The Qattara Depression in Egypt is the product of

A. Wind deflation
B. Glacial gouging
C. Volcanic activity
D. River gullying
E. Down-warping

Question 132:

• JAMB 2016

Rainfall caused by the movement of air over a mountain is termed

A. Orographic rainfall
B. Cyclonic rainfall
C. Frontal rainfall
D. Thunder shower
E. Convectional rainfall

Question 133:

• JAMB 2016

Identify the non-fuel mineral among the following

A. Petroleum
B. Cassiterite
C. Lignite
D. Anthracite
E. Peat

Question 134:

• JAMB 2016

Identify the pair of forces/processes which may be responsible for the formation of rift valleys
1. Centrifugal 2. Erosional 3. Compressional 4. Magnetic 5. Faulting.

A. 1 and 5
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 3 and 5
E. 1 and 3

Question 135:

• JAMB 2016

Bamboo and Mahogany, lianas and obeche, raphia and tree ferns. In which vegetation type are all these found?

A. Tropical monsoon
B. Tropical rain forest
C. Sub-tropical forest
D. Chaparral forest
E. Coniferous forest