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 171: The ratio of registered births to the population of women of child-bearing age is known as the? Options:
  A) fertility rate
  B) mortality rate
  C) growth rate
  D) morbidity rate
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 172:

  

  The major relief feature between the Rivers Zogo and Bidana is a

  Options:
  A) Cuesta
  B) Mountain
  C) Hill
  D) Plateau
  E) Ridge
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 173: The most important factors that have promoted urbanization in Africa during the 20th century are? Options:
  A) industrial development, decolonization and modern transport development
  B) modern transport development, commerce and industrialization
  C) trade, improved rural conditions and industrialization
  D) decolonization, poor rural conditions and commercialization
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 174: Which of the following river basins is most densely populated? Options:
  A) The Ganges
  B) The Amazon
  C) The Niger
  D) The Zambezi
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 175:

  

  Kondo is situated mainly on a

  Options:
  A) Hill
  B) Scarp
  C) Ridge
  D) Gap
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 176: The liquid portion of the earth’s crust is called Options:
  A) biosphere
  B) hydrosphere
  C) mesosphere
  D) atmosphere
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 177:

  The following are advantages of overpopulation except

  Options:
  A) Quick information dissemination
  B) Effective planning
  C) Large labour
  D) Insufficient food
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 178:

  One of the following surveying instruments is used to set out lines at right angles to the main chain line

  Options:
  A) Optical square
  B) Station pegs
  C) Offset staff
  D) Steel Band
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 179:

  Use the diagram below to answer the question. The feature marked X in the diagram is a

  Options:
  A) Spit
  B) Stack
  C) Beach
  D) Wedge
  E) Cliff
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 180: The point at which the shock originates is called Options:
  A) focus
  B) vent
  C) caldera
  D) crater
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  The correct answer is A .