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 331: 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 332:

  

  The total length of River Maya is approximately

  Options:
  A) 7.5km
  B) 5.5km
  C) 8.5km
  D) 6.5km
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 333: The harmattan wind in Nigeria is associated with Options:
  A) Tropical Continental Airmass
  B) Equatorial Maritime Airmass
  C) Tropical Maritime Airmass
  D) Polar Continental Airmass
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 334: The direct flight from town X on longitude 42°30'E to town Y on longitude 5°E takes 4(1/2) hours. If an aeroplane leaves town X at 10.00 a.m local time, what will be the local time in town Y when it arrives there? Options:
  A) 2.30 p.m
  B) 10.00 a.m
  C) 12 noon
  D) 7.30 a.m
  E) 2.00 p.m
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 335: The west coast of Norway is warmer in winter than is expected for its latitude because? Options:
  A) the area experiences low pressure during winter
  B) the area experiences high pressure during winter
  C) of the effect of the Gulf Stream
  D) of the effect of altitude
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 336:

  

  The distribution of settlements in the area is mostly influenced by

  Options:
  A) Drainage
  B) Vegetation
  C) Relief
  D) Mineral deposits
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 337: Annual total rainfall decreases generally from the south to the north of Nigeria because of the? Options:
  A) longitudinal spread along the coast
  B) latitudinal spread from the sea
  C) relief pattern of the country
  D) drainage pattern of the country
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 338:

  Which of the following is a reason for the high volume of trade between Nigeria and developed countries?

  Options:
  A) similarity of products
  B) low level of technology
  C) colonial ties
  D) presence of trade unions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 339: Which of the following types of vegetable is characterized by acidic soils? Options:
  A) Steppe
  B) Sahel savanna
  C) Coniferous forest
  D) Temperate grassland
  E) Desert
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 340:

  

  The distance between the two confluences along River Kedi is

  Options:
  A) 9.7km
  B) 10.7km
  C) 11.7km
  D) 12.7km
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  The correct answer is B .