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 1601:

  Nigeria's second busiest sea port in terms of tonnage of goods handled is

  Options:
  A) Warri
  B) Calabar
  C) Port-Harcourt
  D) Bonny
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1602: The rock type whose principal constituents can be seen without magnification is? Options:
  A) limestone
  B) basalt
  C) sandstone
  D) granite
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1603: One of the following indicates why the best fishing grounds of the world are located in mid-temperate latitudes Options:
  A) There is abundant food for fish
  B) the climate is suitable
  C) an extensive continental shelf exists
  D) the coincidence of A,B and C
  E) Man rarely tampers with fish in these areas
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1604:

  The catalyst in the economic development of Japan is its

  Options:
  A) extensive coastlines conductive to shipping
  B) fertile soils suitable for agriculture
  C) abundant mineral deposits
  D) large pool of skilled manpower
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1605: By how many times will a map measuring 12cm by 7cm be enlarged to make its area 336cm²? Options:
  A) Twice
  B) Three times
  C) Four times
  D) Five times
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1606: Inselbergs are formed on granite as a result of? Options:
  A) faulting and vulcanicity
  B) faulting and mass wasting
  C) deep weathering and erosion
  D) deep weathering and faulting
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1607:

  The most serious environment effect posed by hazardous wastes is

  Options:
  A) contamination of ground water
  B) destruction of habitat
  C) air pollution
  D) increase use for land to landfills
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1608: All these are the characteristic Nigerian rivers except Options:
  A) seasonal flooding
  B) development of rapids and cataracts
  C) shallowness
  D) presence of misfit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1609: The surface zone of the earth is occupied by living organisms is referred to as the? Options:
  A) atmosphere
  B) lithosphere
  C) biosphere
  D) hydrosphere
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1610: The rotation of the earth on its axis? Options:
  A) causes the varying lengths of day and night
  B) is responsible for the change of the seasons
  C) causes day and night
  D) delimits the tropics
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  The correct answer is C .