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 1861:

  

  The length Owa River from its source to where it terminates in the area mapped is?

  Options:
  A) 19km
  B) 20km
  C) 23km
  D) 25km
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1862: The population density of a country is calculated on the basis of the? Options:
  A) rate of population increase
  B) birth rate and the the death rate
  C) number of people migrating to the country
  D) size of the country in relation to the population
  E) number of people living in the towns
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1863: 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 1864: The south west of Nigeria is a major destination for internal migrants because the area is? Options:
  A) highly urbanized and has many industries
  B) very close to the coast and has many industries
  C) well endowed with petroleum resources and free from political crises
  D) agriculturally rich and has a good climate
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1865: The vertical section of the soil from the surface down to the bedrock, showing different layers, is known as soil? Options:
  A) colour
  B) profile
  C) texture
  D) horizon
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1866:

  Nigeria's major export commodity is

  Options:
  A) Coal
  B) Cocoa
  C) Cotton
  D) Petroleum
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1867: Which of the following is a major environmental problem in heavily industrialized regions? Options:
  A) Accelerated erosion
  B) Water pollution
  C) Frost damage
  D) Acid rain
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1868: Which of the following countries accounts for nearly 50% of the world's output of newsprint? Options:
  A) Canada
  B) USA
  C) USSR
  D) Finland
  E) Norway
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1869:

  Fluid basic lava flow is likely to give rise to a volcanic_____________

  Options:
  A) cinder
  B) saddle reef
  C) shield
  D) gap
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1870:

  A mercury barometer is used for measuring_________

  Options:
  A) wind speed
  B) atmospheric pressure
  C) sunshine
  D) temperature
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  The correct answer is B .