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In which of the following countries have many railway lines been closed down as a result of a decline in their competitiveness?
A South Africa
B Australia
C U.S.A
D India
A major limiting factor to the development of industries in the developing countries is?
A low level of capital formation
B high population growth rate
C shortage of raw materials
D unfavorable climates
A type of industry that is carried on usually at or near the residence and based largely on native skills and simple technology is referred to as a?
A local industry
B light industry
C consumers industry
D cottage industry
Plantation agriculture may be described as a system characterized by?
A small-scale production , heavy mechnanization and industrial crops
B heavy mechanization, food importation and subsistence crops
C large-scale production, monoculture and centre management
D labour specialization, market dependence and poor capital base
Specialized cultivation of grapes is associated with?
A Mediterrarean regions
B cool temperates climates
C montane climates
D monsoon regions
The major areas of mixed farming in the world are also areas of?
A sparse population with low arable crop productions
B dense population with a high percentage of farms
C dense population and a large number of urban centres
D sparse population and dispersed rural settlements
Subsistence farming is characterized by?
A dominance of cash crops, low capital input and dependence on simple tools
B dominance of food crops, small holdings anfd family labour
C Dependence on family labour, small holdings and market orientation
D Dependence on simple tools, labour intensity and high capital input
The most important factors that have promoted urbanization in Africa during the 20th century are?
A industrial development, decolonization and modern transport development
B modern transport development, commerce and industrialization
C trade, improved rural conditions and industrialization
D decolonization, poor rural conditions and commercialization
Dispersed rural settlements are most likely to be found in areas with?
A abundant agriculture land and good surface drainage
B limited agricultural land and poor surface drainage
C a large agricultural population and restricted accessibility
D a small agricultural population and poor surface drainage
Which of the following sets of cities has been developed specially as the seat of government?
A Abuja, Chicago and Brasilia
B New Delhi, Abuja and Calcutta
C Chicago, New Delhi, and Abuja
D Canberra, Brasilia and Abuja
In which of the following regions is the high population density due to industrial development?
A China
B The Nile Valley
C Java
D The Rhur Valley
A broad-based population pyramid is composed mainly of?
A old dependants
B young dependants
C active inhabitants
D more males than females
The population size of any place is best determined by?
A the level of industrialization and the standard of living of the people
B natural change and migration
C census and vital registeration
D its migration and employment indices
A sharp decrease in the population of herbivores in an ecosystem is likely to lead to?
A an increase in the amount of plant cover
B a decrease in the population of rodents
C an increase inthe population of rodents
D a decrease in the population of saprophytes
Urban centres are best distinguished from rural, settlements by their?
A morphology and location
B population and function
C site and function
D morphology and demography
Which of the following trees is most suitable for pulp and paper production?
A Obeche
B Ebony
C Spruce
D Mahogany
In a humid areas, farmers add lime to the soil to? development
A facilitate the absorption of nutrients
B encourage the development of green leaves
C act as fertilizer
D reduce acidity
The major constituents of a typical soil are?
A gravel, sand, silt and clay
B mineral matter, organic matter, air and water
C stone, mineral matter, pore spaces and micro-organism
D calcium, magnesium, potassium amd sodium
The most dominant pair of active factors affecting plants growth is?
A soil and fauna
B climate and soil
C climate and topography
D topography and man
A major feature of the tropical continental climates is the?
A relatively low annual range of temperature
B regular and reliable rainfall
C excess of evaporation over rainfall
D excess of rainfall over evaporation
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