Jamb Geography 2016 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 2016

When the gradient of a river channel changes from a steep to a gentle angle, the main activity of the river will be

A. Depositing
B. Eroding
C. Deepening
D. Terracing

Question 42:

• JAMB 2016

The period when the earth is furthest from the sun is

A. Aphelion
B. Summer
C. Perihelion
D. Spring

Question 43:

• JAMB 2016

A traveller crossing the international Date Line from America to Asia at 12 midnight on Sunday, would have to change his watch to 12 midnight on

A. Sunday
B. Monday
C. Tuesday
D. Saturday

Question 44:

• JAMB 2016

Lakes formed as a result of landslides, screes or avalanches are known as

A. Man-made lakes
B. Barrier lakes
C. Caldera lakes
D. Rock-hollow lakes

Question 45:

• JAMB 2016

In many areas, limestone rocks are resistant to water erosion on their surfaces and form uplands because of their

A. Coarse and resistant minerals
B. Low porosity and permeability
C. Dense and armophous structure
D. Joints and pervious nature