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 481:

  Which of the following is not a proof to show that the earth is spherical in shape?

  Options:
  A) sunrise and sunset
  B) ships visibility
  C) lunar eclipse
  D) twilight and dawn
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 482:

  One of the disadvantages of water transport is that it

  Options:
  A) causes atmospheric pollution
  B) is used for carrying agricultural commodities only
  C) is not flexible
  D) cannot carry bulky goods
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 483: Which of the following factors mostly accounts for high population density in West Africa cities? Options:
  A) Efficient transportation
  B) Concentration of industries
  C) Social amenties
  D) Administrative capital
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 484:

  

  The area lies mainly in the

  Options:
  A) Guinea savanna
  B) Sudan savanna
  C) derived savanna
  D) Sahel savanna
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 485: The direction of flow of ocean currents is determined mainly by the Options:
  A) rotation of the earth and land and sea breezes
  B) shape of the continents and the temperature of the continental interior
  C) prevailing winds and the rotation of the earth
  D) depth of the ocean and the amount of fresh water inflow
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 486:

  The major crop grown in the El juf Basin of Mali is

  Options:
  A) Cotton
  B) cashew
  C) cocoa
  D) coffee
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 487:

  A settlement located where two rivers meet is called a

  Options:
  A) nucleated settlement
  B) confluence town
  C) linear settlement
  D) nodal town
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 488:

  

  The hill slope along the line X-Y can be described as

  Options:
  A) Convex
  B) Concave
  C) Rectilinear
  D) Steeped
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 489:

  Examples of folded structures in Africa include the Atlas Mountains, the Cape Rangers and the

  Options:
  A) Akwapim Hills
  B) Jos Plateau
  C) Ruwenzori
  D) East Africa Rift
  E) Adamawa Highlands
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 490:

  

  The Sennar Dam on the Nile river is that marked

  Options:
  A) 1
  B) 2
  C) 3
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is B .