Jamb Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 1991:

• JAMB 2016

Environmentalists agree that there is a general rise in sea level as a result of

A. Excessive rainfall
B. Excavation of sand from ocean beds
C. Global warming
D. Man-induced erosion along sea coasts

Question 1992:

• JAMB 2016

The set of trees most suitable for pulp and paper making is

A. Spruce, mahogany and obeche
B. Fir, obeche and ebony
C. Spruce, fir and pine
D. Pine, eucalyptus and mahogany

Question 1993:

• JAMB 2016

The population of a certain country was observed to be 46 million males and 41 million females within a land area of about 173,000km². What is the average density of the population?

A. 503 persons per km²
B. 351 persons per km²
C. 266 persons per km²
D. 237 persons per km²

Question 1994:

• JAMB 2016

Modern satellite towns are commonly characterized by

A. Central city location, roomy houses and high building density
B. Suburban location, planned layout and spacious surroundings
C. Industrial estate location, low building density and limited open spaces
D. Rural location, planned layout and high rise apartments

Question 1995:

• JAMB 2016

An extensive fertile plain with a relatively low population will most likely be characterized by

A. Great conurbations
B. Linear, rural settlements
C. Nucleated urban settlements
D. Scattered rural settlements