JAMB UTME - Geography - 1984

Ajụjụ 1 Ripọtì

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the International Date Line?

A traveller loses a day by crossing from the East to the West

A traveller gains a day crossing from theWest to the East

The line is appoximately along the 180° Merdian

Local time is the same on either side Azịza ziri ezi

The line has a zigzag shape

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Human Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Human Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 2 Ripọtì

In Nigeria, hydro-electric and thermal energy are generated respectively in?

Ughelli and Sapele

Ijora(Lagos) and Oji River

Afam and Ijora(Lagos)

Kura Falls and Kainji

Kainji and Oji River Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Hydrosphere* (WAEC)

Hydrosphere*

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 3 Ripọtì

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

it has a greater variety of tree species

it is found only in the tropics

it grows on poorer soils

the trees are evergreen Azịza ziri ezi

it has a sparser undergrowth

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 4 Ripọtì

Which of these are among the ACTIVE FACTORS of soil formation?

Parent material, topography and soil organisms

Climate, soil organism s and man

Parent material, time and topography Azịza ziri ezi

Climate, time and plants

Time, soil organism and man

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Elements Of Physical Geography (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Geographic Information System (GIS)** (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Elements Of Physical Geography

Geographic Information System (GIS)**

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 5 Ripọtì

The feature through which the River Ngu flows at XX is known as a

Gap

Anticline
Azịza ziri ezi

Col

Pass

Saddle

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 6 Ripọtì

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

Gmelina, fir and pine Azịza ziri ezi

Spruce, mahogany and pine

Baobab, fir and pine

Teak, baobab and pine

Mahogany, neem and pine

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Industry (WAEC)

Industry

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 7 Ripọtì

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

Permeability

Fertility

Texture Azịza ziri ezi

Acidity

Colour

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Elements Of Physical Geography (WAEC)

Elements Of Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 8 Ripọtì

The points marked (1) and (2) on the map are both sites of

Hydro-electric power generation Azịza ziri ezi

Iron and steel production

Oil drilling

Oil refining

Bauxite mining

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Hydrosphere* (WAEC)

Hydrosphere*

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 9 Ripọtì

In which of the following vegetation types would you expect to find the baobab, locust bean and acacia as important trees?

Savannah Woodland Azịza ziri ezi

Coniferous Forest

Tropical Rain Forest

Temperate Deciduous Forest

Mangrove Swamp

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Elements Of Physical Geography (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Elements Of Physical Geography

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 10 Ripọtì

Heavy engineering involves the?

location of industries near sources of raw materials Azịza ziri ezi

manufacture of automobile and locomotive engines

manufacture of household utensils

assembling of motor vehicles

use of a large skilled labour force

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Industry (WAEC)

Industry

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 11 Ripọtì

The country marked L has in recent years overtaken that marked M in the production of

Bananas

Coffee Azịza ziri ezi

Pineapples

Flowers

Cocoa

Akọwa Nkọwa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 12 Ripọtì

Which of these is a textural classification of soils?

Anhular, sand and clay

Rounded, irregular and flat

rounded pebbles and silt

Sand, loam and clay Azịza ziri ezi

Angular, prismatic and columnar

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Elements Of Physical Geography (WAEC)

Elements Of Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 13 Ripọtì

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

isopach

isopleth

isobar Azịza ziri ezi

isohyet

isotherm

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Statistical Maps And Diagrams (WAEC)

Statistical Maps And Diagrams

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 14 Ripọtì

The list below, 1. South Africa 2. Egypt 3. Zimbabwe 4. Kenya 5. Nigeria, in descending order of importance refers to the production of?

mineral oil

cattle and goats Azịza ziri ezi

maize and sugarcane

Manufacturing goods

cotton and groundnuts

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Industry (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Regional Geography Of Nigeria (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Regional Geography Of Ghana (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Human Geography (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Transportation (WAEC)

Industry

Regional Geography Of Nigeria

Regional Geography Of Ghana

Human Geography

Transportation

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 15 Ripọtì

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

mechanized agriculture

cattle grazing

shiffting cultivation

bush burning Azịza ziri ezi

hunting

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 16 Ripọtì

Which of the crops listed below is BEST suited to the following condition? 1. Well-drained soil 2. High humidity 3. Average monthly temperature of 18°C 4.Annual rainfall of between 1500 and 1700mm.

Cocoa

Sugar

Sisal

Tea

Oil Palm Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 17 Ripọtì

Referring to the above diagram, it is FALSE to deduce that under normal circumstances

the temperature at 2 is less than that of 4

The temperature is lowest at 3 Azịza ziri ezi

at 4 the temperature is inverted

the temperature lower between 4 and 5

the temperature is highest at 5

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 18 Ripọtì

A resort town is one which?

is located in an industrial region

exists primarily to help people enjoy their leisure Azịza ziri ezi

functions as a market town

provides commercial facilities

is primarily an administrative centre

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Tourism (WAEC)

Tourism

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 19 Ripọtì

One of the objectives of the ECOWAS 'free movement' agreement is to allow a citizen of one country to?

work in another country without obtaining a passport

visit another country without for short period without obtaining a visa

visit another country for a short period without a valid passport Azịza ziri ezi

stay in another country for a long period without a visa

work in another country for a short period without a work-permit

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Regional Geography Of Senegambia (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Regional Geography Of Liberia (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Regional Geography Of Ghana (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Regional Geography Of Africa (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Regional Geography Of Sierra Leone (WAEC)

Regional Geography Of Senegambia

Regional Geography Of Liberia

Regional Geography Of Ghana

Regional Geography Of Africa

Regional Geography Of Sierra Leone

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 20 Ripọtì

The load carried by a river is deposited?

when rejuvenation takes place

on the river's entry into a wetter region

when captured by another river

on entering a large body of water Azịza ziri ezi

when the gradient increases

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 21 Ripọtì

Which of the following statement about the climatic data below is NOT true?

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
P(in mm)	0	0	2	10	60	118	206	300	155	13	0	0
T(in \(^{o}\)C)	21	23	27	30	31	29	26	25	25	27	25	25

Temperature range is 10oC

Maximum temperature is 31oC

There is rainfall for more than half the year

Total annual rainfall is 864mm

Average monthly rainfall is 70mm Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 22 Ripọtì

The feature marked X in the above sketch is formed by

A headland erosion

marine regression

longshore drift Azịza ziri ezi

estuarine deposition

volcanic eruption

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Elements Of Physical Geography (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Elements Of Physical Geography

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 23 Ripọtì

Which of these is NOT true about the tourist industry of Kenya?

It provides a means of earning foreign exchange

It creates employments

It causes over-population Azịza ziri ezi

It is well developed

The major attraction is the wildlife

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Tourism (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Human Geography (JAMB)

Tourism

Human Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 24 Ripọtì

The difference between towns and villages is that?

towns contain more women

villages have more occupations

towns perform more tertiary functions Azịza ziri ezi

villages have more food

towns produce more children

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Regional Geography Of Nigeria (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Settlement (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Human Geography (JAMB)

Regional Geography Of Nigeria

Settlement

Human Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 25 Ripọtì

The above graphs describe the climate of

Kano

Bulawayo

Azịza ziri ezi

London

Moscow

Bombay

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Human Geography (JAMB)

Human Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 26 Ripọtì

Which of the following sets of minerals are produced in the shaded area marked K?

Coal, gold and phosphate

Bauxite, manganese and tin

Iron ore, crude oil and columbite

Iron ore, diamond and bauxite Azịza ziri ezi

Limestone, coal and diamond

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 27 Ripọtì

The major relief feature between the Rivers Zogo and Bidana is a

Cuesta

Mountain

Hill

Plateau

Ridge Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 28 Ripọtì

Which parts of the semi-arid landscape shown in the diagram below maybe described as a pediment?

3 Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 29 Ripọtì

The bearing to the nearest degree of the mosque in Amagu settlement from the middle of the bridge across the River Zogo is

31 Deg.

41 Deg.

51 Deg.

61 Deg. Azịza ziri ezi

71 Deg.

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Principles Of Elementary Surveying* (WAEC)

Principles Of Elementary Surveying*

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 30 Ripọtì

Two points, T and S on the ground as shown in the above diagram, also appear on a topographical map covering the area. Which of the following statements is true about the two points?

The distance between the two points will no longer on the topographical map than the ground

The distance between the two points will be longer than on the topographical map than on the ground

Points S will appear on the western side of point T on the topographical map

Point S will appear directly south of point T on the topographical map

Azịza ziri ezi

The two points are inter visible on both the topographical map and on the ground

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Map Work (WAEC)

Map Work

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 31 Ripọtì

The highest point int he area depicted on the map is just above

900m

800m

Azịza ziri ezi

700m

600m

500m

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 32 Ripọtì

At least 70% of Nigerian total rubber production comes from?

Ondo State

Cross River State

Ogun State

Bendel State Azịza ziri ezi

Imo State

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Practical Geography (JAMB)

Practical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 33 Ripọtì

The line marked N connects

Abidjan and Kano

Freetown and Kaduna

Abidjan and Kaduna Azịza ziri ezi

Lome and Jos

Monrovia and Abuja

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Regional Geography Of Liberia (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Practical Geography (JAMB)

Regional Geography Of Liberia

Practical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 34 Ripọtì

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 ?

humid climate Azịza ziri ezi

dry-and-wet climate (Guinea)

dry-and-wet climate (sudan)

dry -and-wet climate (Sahel)

semi-desert climate

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 35 Ripọtì

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

Lion

Giraffe

Zebra

Hyena

Gorilla Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 36 Ripọtì

In the country marked H the three leading products in order of importance are

Fish, crops and livestock

Livestock, fish and crops Azịza ziri ezi

Crops, livestock and fish

Crops, fish and livestock

Livestock, crops and fish

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Hydrosphere* (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Human Geography (JAMB)

Hydrosphere*

Human Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 37 Ripọtì

Identify the climatic type illustrated on the above graph

Warm Temperate Eastern Margin Azịza ziri ezi

Warm Temperate Western Margin

Cool Temperate Western Margin

Cool temperate interiors

Tropical continental

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 38 Ripọtì

The movement of people from a village to a farm settlement may be described as?

urban - rural migration

rural-urban migration

rural - rural migration Azịza ziri ezi

urban-urban migration

suburban - rural migration

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Settlement (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Human Geography (JAMB)

Settlement

Human Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 39 Ripọtì

The export trade of the country marked G is based mainly on

Cocoa

Cotton

Maize

Cattle

Groundnuts Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Industry (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Regional Geography Of Ghana (WAEC)

Industry

Regional Geography Of Ghana

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 40 Ripọtì

Which of the following BEST accounts for the rural-urban migration in West Africa?

The universal primary education

Limitless job opportunities in urban areas

Lack of job opporunities and social amenities in rural areas Azịza ziri ezi

Social unrest in rural areas

Drought

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Settlement (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Human Geography (JAMB)

Settlement

Human Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 41 Ripọtì

The best quality cotton produced in Nigeria comes from the?

Ikeja-Agege-Ota area

Sokoto-Zaria-Kastina area Azịza ziri ezi

Kano-Kaduna-Jos area

Ibadan-Ijebu-Ondo area

Eungu- Asaba -Onitsha area

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Industry (WAEC)

Industry

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 42 Ripọtì

Rank of the following African rivers (Niger, Zarie, Zambezi and Nile) in order of navigability?

Nile, Niger, Zambezi, Zarie Azịza ziri ezi

Niger, Nile, Zarie, Zambzei

Zambezi, Niger, Nile, Zarie

Nile, Zarie, Zambazei, Niger

Zarie, Nile, Niger, Zambezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 43 Ripọtì

Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe settlements and relief in the area? The settlements

Generally not located on the summits

All spring-line settlements

Not on the immediate banks of the major streams Azịza ziri ezi

Located at the foot-slopes

Located mainly in valleys

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Settlement (WAEC)

Settlement

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 44 Ripọtì

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

Spain

Canda

Brazil

Azịza ziri ezi

Chile

Australia

Akọwa Nkọwa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 45 Ripọtì

What minerals are found in the Abakaliki area of southern Nigeria?

Tin and columbite

Iron and zinc

Lead and zinc Azịza ziri ezi

Salt and phosphate

Gold and silver

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Industry (WAEC)

Industry

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 46 Ripọtì

Which of the following is the major factor responsible for Japan's unparallelled industrial growth in the last few decades?

Availability of abundant hydrelectricity

Japan's proximity to mainland Asia

Japan's large population

Technological proficiency Azịza ziri ezi

Availability of abundant coal and petroleum

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Industry (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Hydrosphere* (WAEC)

Industry

Hydrosphere*

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 47 Ripọtì

If the distance between two points on a 1:25 000 map is 10cm, what would the same distance be on a map 1:50 000 map?

25cm

20cm

15cm

10cm

5cm Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Map Work (WAEC)

Map Work

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 48 Ripọtì

The feature marked X in the above diagram is

Continental slope

a continental shelf Azịza ziri ezi

an ocean floor

an ocean ridge

a drowned island

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Physical Geography (JAMB)

Physical Geography

Lee Azịza






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