Jamb Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 391:

• JAMB 1984

The load carried by a river is deposited?

A. When rejuvenation takes place
B. On the river's entry into a wetter region
C. When captured by another river
D. On entering a large body of water
E. When the gradient increases

Question 392:

• JAMB 1984

Which of the following soil properties can be easily observed in the field?`

A. Permeability
B. Fertility
C. Texture
D. Acidity
E. Colour

Question 393:

• JAMB 1984

A line joining points equal atmospheric pressure on a map is called an?

A. Isopach
B. Isopleth
C. Isobar
D. Isohyet
E. Isotherm

Question 394:

• JAMB 1984

One of the ways in which the deciduous forest differs from the coniferous forest is that?

A. It has a greater variety of tree species
B. It is found only in the tropics
C. It grows on poorer soils
D. The trees are evergreen
E. It has a sparser undergrowth

Question 395:

• JAMB 1984

The greatest threat to wildlife in the African savannah in recent times is?

A. Mechanized agriculture
B. Cattle grazing
C. Shiffting cultivation
D. Bush burning
E. Hunting