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: The catalyst in the economic development of Japan is its? Options:
  A) abundant mineral deposits
  B) fertile soils suitable for agriculture
  C) extensive coastines conducive to shipping
  D) large pool of skilled manpower
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2: Which of the following countries is well known for aluminum smelting? Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) Ghana
  C) Senegal
  D) Liberia
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3: Deforestation occurs when one of the following happens except Options:
  A) trees are cut down for agricultural purpose
  B) trees are cut down for limber
  C) bush is subjected to excessive burning and grazing
  D) shifting cultivation is practised
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4: 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 5: The speed of the wind is usually measured by Options:
  A) an anemometer
  B) a speedometer
  C) an arrow
  D) a wind vane
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6: Adiabatic cooling' is the cooling of rising air as a result of? Options:
  A) increase altitude
  B) expansion and internal loss of heat
  C) movement on the windward side of mountains
  D) instability
  E) advection
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 7:

  Which is not exported by the Republic of South Africa?

  Options:
  A) Wines
  B) Maize
  C) Wool
  D) Coffee
  E) Wheat
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 8: An example of intensive farming system in Nigeria is? Options:
  A) pastoral farming
  B) crop rotation
  C) market gardening
  D) mixed farming
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 9: The greatest benefit of mixed farming is that? Options:
  A) it is very cheap to practice
  B) the animals produce the manure for crop production
  C) it combines the advantage of crop and animal husbandry
  D) the animals feed from crop farming
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 10:

  A good example of cuesta landscape in Nigeria is

  Options:
  A) North Central Highlands
  B) Biu plateau
  C) Yoruba Hills
  D) Udi hills
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  The correct answer is D .