Jamb Geography 2016 Past Questions and Answers

Question 146:

• JAMB 2016

The major disadvantage of the River Nile as a trade route is that

A. It passes through desert areas
B. It has several cataracts
C. It passes through several countries
D. It is slow-flowing
E. It is very muddy

Question 147:

• JAMB 2016

Which of the following conditions is not conducive to the cultivation of tea?

A. Heavy rainfall throughout the year
B. High elevation
C. A spell of dry weather in season
D. Good drainage
E. Cheap labour

Question 148:

• JAMB 2016

Which of the following is not characteristic of major world cities?

A. Coastal location
B. Air, water and noise pollution
C. Inadequate transportation facilities
D. Dependence on primary activities
E. Moral Decadence

Question 149:

• JAMB 2016

What is the name of the river marked X on the map?

A. River Gongola
B. River Shermankar
C. River Rima
D. River Katsina-Ala
E. River Kaduna

Question 150:

• JAMB 2016

One of the negative effects of building new dams is

A. Making water available for domestic uses in rural areas
B. Developing electricity to run industries
C. Raising and catching a variety of fish
D. Creating employment for the indigenous population
E. Resettling people away from their ancestral homes