Jamb Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 346:

• JAMB 1983

Which of the following is NOT applicable when describing desert soils?

A. High acidity
B. Poorly developed horizons
C. Shallow depths
D. High alkalinity
E. Coarse texture

Question 347:

• JAMB 1983

The population density of a country is calculated on the basis of the?

A. Rate of population increase
B. Birth rate and the the death rate
C. Number of people migrating to the country
D. Size of the country in relation to the population
E. Number of people living in the towns

Question 348:

• JAMB 1983

ONE area which carries a very high density of rural population is the?

A. Amazon basin
B. Scandinavian group of countries
C. Sudan
D. Ganges Valley
E. South-east of Australia

Question 349:

• JAMB 1983

Low birth rate and low death rate are characteristics of?

A. Brazil
B. Indian
C. Nigeria
D. Mexico
E. The United Kingdom

Question 350:

• JAMB 1983

A nucleated settlement differs from a dispersed settlement in that it?

A. Usually occurs at the meeting point of several roads
B. Often occurs in adensely populated area
C. Is usually found in a forest area
D. Is compact
E. Contains more people