Jamb Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 711:

• JAMB 1990

Why are the major Africa rivers of limited value for transportation?

A. The river courses are too narrow for vessels
B. Rail transport is cheaper than water transport
C. The rivers flow through sparsely populated areas
D. The rivers channels interrupted by rapids, falls and sandbars

Question 712:

• JAMB 1990

A common problem of the land-locked states of Africa is that?

A. They have the least developed internal transport network
B. They are the poorest countries of Africa
C. Imported goods cost twice their normal prices
D. They are dependent on the coastal neighbours for access to the sea

Question 713:

• JAMB 1990

The shaba Province in Zaire is noted for producing copper and?

A. Silver
B. Lead
C. Gold
D. Uranium

Question 714:

• JAMB 1990

The diagram showing proportion are

A. P and Q
B. P and S
C. Q and S
D. P, Q and S

Question 715:

• JAMB 1990

In P, what percentage does Cameroun account for?

A. 9%
B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 18%