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 111: The following are abiotic components of the ecosystem except Options:
  A) bacteria
  B) topography
  C) water
  D) wind
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 112: Unemployment and underemployment are at high levels in West Africa cities because? Options:
  A) the people in these cities are lazy
  B) there is a large youthful population
  C) many of the city-dwellers are skilled
  D) industrialization is at a slow pace
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 113:

  Which of the following shipping routes carries the world's heaviest ocean traffic?

  Options:
  A) Mediterranean - Suez Canal - Indian Ocean
  B) Western Europe - Caribbean
  C) Eastern North America - Western Europe
  D) West Coast United States - Panama Canal
  E) Western Europe - southern Africa - Australia
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 114: What is the main contribution of immigrants to the economy of The Gambia? Options:
  A) labour
  B) food
  C) employment
  D) foreign excchange
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 115:

  

  The point marked with solid triangles are the locations of Nigeria's

  Options:
  A) Thermal power stations
  B) International airports
  C) Automobile assembly
  D) Oil refineries
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 116: Dairy farming is often practiced near large urban centers because Options:
  A) cattle feed is manufactured in cities
  B) dairy products are perishable
  C) dairy cattle are required to supply meat to urban population
  D) special care for dairy cattle is available only in towns
  E) the areas near large urban centres are usually very fertile
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 117:

  A weather element controlled mainly by latitude is

  Options:
  A) cloud cover
  B) rainfall
  C) temperature
  D) humidity
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 118: Which of the following explains the importance of the concept of site and situation of settlements? Options:
  A) Both site and situation are most favourable for the establishment and growth of settlements
  B) All site and situation are most located on plains
  C) Both site and situation are not favourable to the establishment and growth of settlements
  D) All settlement are located on site and situation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 119:

  A direct result of greenhouse gas accumulation in the troposphere is?

  Options:
  A) global warming
  B) increased sea surges
  C) ozone layer depletion
  D) the drowing of coastlands
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 120:

  Which of the following is a vegetation characteristics of the Tropical rainforest?

  Options:
  A) Trees are not in pure stand
  B) Tough, small, leathery, hairy leaves to guard against excessive transpiration
  C) Trees are conical in shape
  D) there is high undergrowth
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  The correct answer is A .