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: The country that relies heavily on imported raw materials for her industrial development is? Options:
  A) The United States of America
  B) France
  C) The United Kingdom
  D) Japan
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 22:

  

  Ketegi settlement is typically a

  Options:
  A) scarpfoot settlement
  B) foot-hill settlement
  C) wet-point settlement
  D) dry-point settlement
  E) confluence settlement
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 23: The tundra region is sparsely populated because of? Options:
  A) scarcity of water
  B) harsh environmental conditions
  C) low natural resources base
  D) low level of avaiable technology
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 24: The two primary causes of ocean currents are? Options:
  A) differential algae development and sunlight penetration
  B) differential salinity and temperature variation
  C) variation in evaporation and coral development
  D) location of settlements and sea-level pressure
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 25:

  When the moon comes in between the earth and the sun________

  Options:
  A) eclipse of the moon occurs
  B) a solar eclipse occurs
  C) the length of the day varies
  D) the length of the day increases
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 26: Which of the following sources of power supply is renewable? Options:
  A) Solar
  B) Coal
  C) Gas
  D) Nuclear
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 27: A soft, black opaque carbonaceous rock that can be used to make pencils is Options:
  A) lignite
  B) graphite
  C) lead
  D) coal
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 28: A common natural response of people to the problem of uneven distribution of resources in a place is? Options:
  A) hoarding
  B) shifting cultivation
  C) family planning
  D) migration
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 29:

  Soil erosion by action of rain can be caused by all of the following except

  Options:
  A) tropical rainstorms
  B) scanty vegetation
  C) steep slopes
  D) aridity
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 30: All the following are forms of subsistence farming in west Africa except Options:
  A) rotational bush farming
  B) permanent cultivation
  C) plantation agriculture
  D) mixed farming
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  The correct answer is C .