Jamb Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 251:

• JAMB 1981

Only one of these statements about West Africa is true. Which is it?

A. Climate and agricultural belts as well as political regions in West Africa generally run east to west
B. Seasonal production of crops in the interior of West Africa is due more to the constraints of rainfall than to temperature
C. Nigeria alone has just half as much population as the rest of West Africa put together
D. The coastal regions of West Africa do not in any way stand in contrast to the inland regions
E. Inter-regional trade in West Africa is ompossible because the countries of West Africa have similar agricultural products

Question 252:

• JAMB 1981

Which of these statements about Africa is NOT true?

A. Over two-thirds of Africa lies within the tropics, Africa is therefore a warm continent in which snowfall is everywhere unknown
B. Africa has a high rate of population increase
C. Africa is the least unbanized continent although urbanization started early in Africa
D. The forest regions of Africa are richer in hardwood than softwood timber
E. Africa has several large rivers but they are of very limited use for navigation

Question 253:

• JAMB 1981

Which of the following problems has posed the greatest threat to farmers in Anambra State?

A. Acid soils
B. Drought
C. Gully erosion
D. Pests, particularly monkeys
E. Lateritic soils `

Question 254:

• JAMB 1981

The greatest volume of shipping across the Atlantic Ocean is?

A. Between Africa and South America
B. Between Africa and North America
C. Between North America and South America
D. Between Europe and North America
E. Between Europe and Africa

Question 255:

• JAMB 1981

Which of the following is NOT a reason for migration in West Africa?

A. To increase the population in cities
B. To seek employment
C. To further their education
D. To run away from poverty
E. To seek for pleasure