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 21:

  Which is simplest method of rapid distance measurement in surveying?

  Options:
  A) Tape measurement
  B) Compass measurement
  C) Pacing I
  D) Chaining
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 22: The emergence of the derived savannah vegetation of Nigeria is due mainly to? Options:
  A) cultivation and urbanization
  B) soil erosion and deforestation
  C) lumbering and grazing
  D) farming and bush burning
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 23: Textile industries in Nigeria are characterized by the following features except one? Options:
  A) full automation
  B) import substitution
  C) labour intensive
  D) market oriented
  E) raw material oriented
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 24: At least 70% of Nigerian total rubber production comes from Options:
  A) Delta State
  B) Ogun State
  C) Ondo State
  D) Cross River State
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 25: The survival of an organism in a natural ecosystem depends largely on? Options:
  A) its importance to other organisms
  B) environmental adjustments to suit it
  C) its adaptation to prevailing conditions
  D) its usefulness to human development
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 26:

  In a combined maximum and minimum thermometer, the difference between the hottest and coldest daily temperature for that day gives the

  Options:
  A) Diurnal range of temperature
  B) Mean daily temperature
  C) Minimum daily temperature
  D) Maximum daily temperature
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 27: A type of industry that is carried on usually at or near the residence and based on largely native skills and simple technology is referred to as a Options:
  A) local industry
  B) light industry
  C) consumer industry
  D) cottage industry
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 28: If an event that starts at 11:00 am at station X appears on the screen at 5.00 am (same day) at station Z, the longitudinal difference between the two stations is? Options:
  A) 75°
  B) 90°
  C) 120°
  D) 165°
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 29:

  

  An alternative graphic method that can be used to depict the same information is the

  Options:
  A) dot map
  B) proportional circle
  C) divided rectangle
  D) choropeth
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 30:

  The most densely populated city which is also the capital of a country in Africa is

  Options:
  A) Abuja
  B) Dakar
  C) Cairo
  D) Cape Town
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  The correct answer is C .