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 1731: in the southern hemisphere, the autumnal equinox occurs on Options:
  A) 21st March
  B) 23rd September
  C) 22nd December
  D) 21st June
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1732: One distinguishing characteristics of ferruginous soils is the? Options:
  A) occurence of iron concreation in the B horizon
  B) predominance of clay in the A horizon
  C) well-developed A and B horizons
  D) high content of organic matter in all the horizons
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1733: Which of the following rocks is composed of the skeletons of microscopic sea plants and animals? Options:
  A) sandstone
  B) slate
  C) Chalk
  D) Clay
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1734: On the Jos plateau, tin and columbite are obtained mainly from Options:
  A) older granites
  B) volcanic cones
  C) wind deposits
  D) alluvial deposits
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1735: The highest lands in Nigeria are found on the? Options:
  A) Mambilla Plateau
  B) Oban Hills
  C) North Central Plateau
  D) Western Highlands
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1736: Bees and butterflies are important to flowering plants because they? Options:
  A) pollinate the plants
  B) satisfy human needs
  C) produce honey
  D) extract excess nectar
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1737: Transhumance is the seasonal migration of live-stock? Options:
  A) from the lowlands to the uplands
  B) from the north to the south following the rains
  C) in the semiarid steppes
  D) in search of water and pasture
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1738: Conakry is the capital of Options:
  A) Algiers
  B) Guinea
  C) Antananarivo
  D) johannesburg
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1739: A solution to wind erosion in semi-arid areas is the establishment of Options:
  A) Crop strips
  B) Terrace bounds
  C) Shelter belts
  D) Diversion channels
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1740: In the equatorial region, most rainfall results from? Options:
  A) conventional effect
  B) orographical effect
  C) harmattan winds
  D) cyclonic effect
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  The correct answer is A .