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 91: Which of the following factors account for the traffic on Africa rivers? 1. Availability of cheaper means of transport 2. Seasonal fluctuations of river flow. 3. Pressure of water falls and rapids. 4. Rivers flowing through sparsely populated areas. Options:
  A) 1 and 2
  B) 2 and 3
  C) 1 and 4
  D) 3 and 4
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 92:

  

  The deposition along the channel of River Amy to the south west is probably due to the

  Options:
  A) A construction of a dam across the river
  B) Fall in gradient at the base of the hill
  C) Marked increase in the rivers erosive power
  D) Channelization of the river course
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 93: Secondary economic activities are those that involve the? Options:
  A) packaging of finished goods
  B) distribution of raw materials
  C) distribution of finished goods
  D) processing of raw materials
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 94:

  

  What is the approximate height of Manko above the sea level?

  Options:
  A) 46.0m
  B) 35.0m
  C) 30.0m
  D) 21.0m
  E) 12.0m
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 95: Rocks which contain metals in concentrations high enough to be economically profitable to extract and refine are referred to as? Options:
  A) terrestrial resources
  B) ores
  C) ferrous deposit
  D) minerals
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 96: Industries like cement manufacturing and iron and steel are usually located close to the site of raw materials because Options:
  A) finished products are delicate
  B) raw materials are abundant
  C) raw materials also occur at market site
  D) total transport costs are reduced
  E) the industries can pollute the market
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 97: A linear settlement is most likely to develop on a? Options:
  A) plain
  B) routeway
  C) hill top
  D) highland
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 98: A line graph is best for showing geographical phenomena that? Options:
  A) vary continuously
  B) are linear in shape
  C) occupy areas
  D) have well-defined boundaries
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 99: They are very expensive to construct, they are not flexible spillage can occur in cause of damage. These are the demerits of what type of transport? Options:
  A) Pipelines
  B) Transmission lines
  C) Roads
  D) Rope ways
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 100: loam is the best type of soil for crop production because Options:
  A) it has a high percentage of clay which prevents leaching
  B) it has a high humus content retention capacity
  C) porous and has good water retention capacity.
  D) gravels which obstruct implements are absent from it.
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  The correct answer is B .