Jamb Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 141:

• JAMB 1979

If the temperature at sea level is 10°C, the temperature of the air at a height of 2000 meters will be bout

A. -2°C
B. 3°C
C. 13°C
D. 23°C
E. 3.5°C

Question 142:

• JAMB 1979

Along which latitude will the day-time be longest on Christmas day?

A. 30°N
B. 30°S
C. 0°
D. 45°N
E. 45^oS

Question 143:

• JAMB 1979

The Qattara Depression in Egypt is the product of

A. Wind deflation
B. Glacial gouging
C. Volcanic activity
D. River gullying
E. Down-warping

Question 144:

• JAMB 1979

Rainfall caused by the movement of air over a mountain is termed

A. Orographic rainfall
B. Cyclonic rainfall
C. Frontal rainfall
D. Thunder shower
E. Convectional rainfall

Question 145:

• JAMB 1979

Identify the non-fuel mineral among the following

A. Petroleum
B. Cassiterite
C. Lignite
D. Anthracite
E. Peat