Jamb Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 401:

• JAMB 1984

Which of these species of trees are suitable for pulp and paper manufacturing?

A. Gmelina, fir and pine
B. Spruce, mahogany and pine
C. Baobab, fir and pine
D. Teak, baobab and pine
E. Mahogany, neem and pine

Question 402:

• JAMB 1984

Which of the following countries has a large number of people of African descent?

A. Spain
B. Canda
C. Brazil
D. Chile
E. Australia

Question 403:

• JAMB 1984

The climate is characterized by a mean total annual rainfall of between 86cm and 90cm, all occurring within a period of six months: a mean annual temperature of about 280°C with a monthly range of up to 15°C and an annual water deficit in excess of 50cm. The description above refers to tropical ?

A. Humid climate
B. Dry-and-wet climate (Guinea)
C. Dry-and-wet climate (sudan)
D. Dry -and-wet climate (Sahel)
E. Semi-desert climate

Question 404:

• JAMB 1984

Heavy engineering involves the?

A. Location of industries near sources of raw materials
B. Manufacture of automobile and locomotive engines
C. Manufacture of household utensils
D. Assembling of motor vehicles
E. Use of a large skilled labour force

Question 405:

• JAMB 1984

Which of the following animals is NOT common in the African savannah?

A. Lion
B. Giraffe
C. Zebra
D. Hyena
E. Gorilla