Geography Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, features, inhabitants, and natural phenomena. It aims to understand the locations of various elements, the reasons for their presence, and how they evolve and transform over time.

• Question 1: Which of the following is most influential in the location of textile and footwear industries? Options:
  A) Low interest rate
  B) Raw materials
  C) Abundant cheap labour
  D) Energy supply
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2:

  

  The relief feature along the western bank of the Cross River between Anofia and Unwana demonstrates

  Options:
  A) A ridge and valley topography
  B) A river capture in process
  C) The steep, undercut bank associated with meander bends
  D) The development of an alluvial terrace
  E) The steep sides of a U-shaped valley
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3:

  

  The length of the railway line shown on obodo map is

  Options:
  A) 13.75km
  B) 16.75km
  C) 19.75km
  D) 22.75km
  E) 25.75km
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4:

  

  The bearing of Y from X is approximately

  Options:
  A) 155^o
  B) 160^o
  C) 165^o
  D) 170^o
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5:

  Under the Greek system of climate classification, the world is divided into

  Options:
  A) hot, temperate and dry zones
  B) temperate, fridgid and hot zones
  C) torrid, equatorial and tropical zones
  D) torrid, temperate and frigid zones
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 6: The fundamental role played by the decomposers in the functioning of the ecosystem is the Options:
  A) disposal of plant and animal waste products
  B) release of energy and nutrients locked up in organic litter
  C) precipitation of organic and mineral elements from the soil
  D) cycling of water and chemical elements
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 7: A traveller from South America, on crossing the International Date Line to Asia at 12 noon on Tuesday, would sail into? Options:
  A) Monday noon
  B) Tuesday noon
  C) Wednesday noon
  D) Wednesday mid-night
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8: The world's leading entrepots include? Options:
  A) Panama, Gilbraltar and Suez
  B) New York, Calais and Harmburg
  C) Bombay. Syndey and Rio de Janeiro
  D) Hong Kong, London and Rotterdam
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9: The major bauxite-producing countries of West Africa are? Options:
  A) Guinea and Nigeria
  B) Guinea and Ghana
  C) Ivory Coast and Ghana
  D) Sierra Leone and Guinea
  E) Senegal and Ghana
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 10: An Africa city located within the Mediterranean climatic zone is? Options:
  A) Dakar
  B) Addis Ababa
  C) Cape Town
  D) Mombasa
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  The correct answer is C .