Jamb Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 186:

• JAMB 1980

Which of the following rocks is composed of the skeletons of microscopic sea plants and animals?

A. Sandstone
B. Slate
C. Chalk
D. Clay
E. Granite

Question 187:

• JAMB 1980

Annual rainfall is low and erratic.The vegetation is scanty,although temperature is generally high, yet the daily range of temperature is very high.
Which of the following is the climatic type described above?

A. Monsoon
B. Mediterranean
C. British type
D. Hot cool temperate continental
E. Hot desert

Question 188:

• JAMB 1980

Rain falls mainly during the warm summer months.Summer temperature rarely exceeds 18.3°C.Annual rainfall is often below 125cm.Which of these crops is most unlikely to do well in the area described above?

A. Wheat
B. Cotton
C. Oats
D. Rice
E. Rye

Question 189:

• JAMB 1980

Which of these industries is usually located at the source of its major raw materials?

A. Cement manufacturing
B. Brewing
C. Textile manufacturing
D. Stone dressing
E. Shoe manufacturing

Question 190:

• JAMB 1980

Which one of the following states of Nigeria is a major kola-nut producer?

A. Kano
B. Borno
C. Bendel
D. Bauchi
E. Benue