Jamb Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 131:

• JAMB 1979

The appropriate geographical term for that narrow feature east of Ela Lagoon along which a footpath runs is

A. Lake
B. Ocean
C. Bach sand
D. Isthmus
E. Sand bar

Question 132:

• JAMB 1979

What is the approximate height of Manko above the sea level?

A. 46.0m
B. 35.0m
C. 30.0m
D. 21.0m
E. 12.0m

Question 133:

• JAMB 1979

Which of the following scales should show the greatest amount of detail on a map?

A. 1:2500 000
B. 1:63 360
C. 1:32
D. 1:160 934
E. 1:2

Question 134:

• JAMB 1979

Rotation of the earth is

A. The movement of the earth in the atmosphere
B. The movement of the earth on its axis
C. The movement of the earth around the sun
D. The movement of the moon round the earth
E. The movement of the earth on its orbit

Question 135:

• JAMB 1979

The direct cause of waves is

A. A difference in the density of ocean water
B. The great heat of the sun
C. The wind
D. Difference in depth of the ocean floor
E. Change in the phase of the moon