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 1421: In recent years, many industrial firms in the advance countries have established branches in parts of South East Asia mainly because of the? Options:
  A) ready market for their products
  B) cheaper production costs
  C) cheaper and more steady supply of energy
  D) warmer and more equable climate
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1422: Weber's theory of industrial location was based on? Options:
  A) nearness to market
  B) nearness to raw materials
  C) nearness to source of power
  D) least transport cost
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1423: Which of the instruments is used in measuring wind speed? Options:
  A) Wind vane
  B) Barometer
  C) Cup anamometer
  D) Hygrometer
  E) Speedometer
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1424:

  The Stevenson's screen is raised about one meter above the ground in order to avoid

  Options:
  A) the influence of strong winds
  B) the heat from the ground
  C) the effects of nearby trees
  D) rain drops entering it
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1425: Which of the following is a type of iron ore? Options:
  A) Columbite
  B) Limonite
  C) Anthracite
  D) Lignite
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1426: The time difference between New Orleans on longitude 90°W and Cairo on longitude 30°E is? Options:
  A) 4 hours
  B) 8 hours
  C) 12 hours
  D) 16 hours
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1427: The tundra region is sparsely populated because of? Options:
  A) scarcity of water
  B) harsh environmental conditions
  C) low natural resources base
  D) low level of avaiable technology
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1428: 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 1429:

  A type of land-form that is associated with large scale orogeny is a

  Options:
  A) Fold mountain
  B) Residual mountain
  C) Block mountain
  D) Volcanic mountain
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1430: The technique that would produce the most accurate contoured map of a small area is Options:
  A) Prismatic compass survey
  B) Land-use survey
  C) Plane-table survey
  D) Chain survey
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  The correct answer is A .