Jamb Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 641:

• JAMB 1989

A poorly-drained soil is characterized by greyish colour and?

A. High acidity
B. Abundant ferric oxides
C. Goosds aeration
D. Excessive drainage

Question 642:

• JAMB 1989

In which of the following climate belt is ferruginous soils found?

A. Tropical arid
B. Tropical continental
C. Temperate arid
D. Temperate continental

Question 643:

• JAMB 1989

Settlement listed in increasing size are?

A. Hamlet, conurbation, village , city
B. Hamlet, village, city, conurbation
C. Village , conurbation, city, hamlet
D. Village, hamelt, city, conurbation

Question 644:

• JAMB 1989

Which of these is the BEST indicator of high population density in rural area?

A. High absolute population
B. Low natural resources base
C. High population density
D. Extensive soil erosion

Question 645:

• JAMB 1989

Eluviation is the process by which?

A. Soluble substances are removed from the upper layers of the soil
B. Soluble substances are deposited in the upper layers of the soil
C. Fine particles are removed from one layer of the soil to another
D. Fine particles are deposited in the upper layers of the soil