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Question 271

jamb 2018

If the distance between two places on a map is 2cm, while the distance on land is 4km, the scale of the map is

A1:100,000

B1:200,000

C1:50,000

D1:150,000

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Question 272

jamb 2018

Use the diagram below to answer the question. The feature is one of the landforms associated with

ARiver erosion

BWind deposition

CWave erosion

DRiver deposition

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Question 273

jamb 2018

Use the diagram below to answer the question. The feature marked X in the diagram is a

ASpit

BStack

CBeach

DWedge

ECliff

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Question 274

jamb 2018

Lake Kivu and Malawi are related in that they_________

ALie in the Northern Hemisphere

Bcrater lakes

CAttract a large number of tourists

DAre rift valley lakes

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Question 275

jamb 2018

One basic mineral that is common to Sokoto, Ewekoro, Calabar and Nkalagu is

AGypsum

BCoal

CMarble

DIron-Ore

ELimestone

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Question 276

jamb 2018

In which of the following rock types is petroleum mainly found?

AMetamorphic

BPlutonic

CIgneous

DVolcanic

ESedimentary

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Question 277

jamb 2018

Fluid basic lava flow is likely to give rise to a volcanic_____________

Acinder

Bsaddle reef

Cshield

Dgap

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Question 278

jamb 2018

A broad-based population pyramid is composed mainly

Aactive inhabitants

Bold dependants

Cyoung dependants

Dmore females than males

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Question 279

jamb 2018

The most extensive vegetation type in the area marked Z is the

AMangrove swamp

BCoastal thicket

CFresh water swam

DGuinea savannah

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Question 280

jamb 2018

Use the map below to answer the question. The major environmental problems associated with the area marked Y is

AInsect pest

BGully erosion

COil pollution

DDrought

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Question 281

jamb 2018

Use the map below to answer the question. The most important minerals found in the area marked X are

ALead and Zinc

BTin and columbite

CGalena and Tantalite

DIron ore and thorium

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Question 282

jamb 2018

In which of the following countries is cotton growing under irrigation the mainstay of the agricultural economy?

AZimbabwe

BSudan

CMali

DGhana

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Question 283

jamb 2018

Which of the following countries has the least potential for the production of steel?

AIndia

BCuba

CJapan

DGermany

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Question 284

jamb 2018

Study the table given which shows the mean climatic conditions of station Q and answer the questions.

Month	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Temp(°C)	-11	-9	4	3	12	17	19	17	11	4	-2	-8
Precipitation(mm)	28	23	30	38	48	51	71	74	56	36	41	41

What type of climate has the station?

ACool temperate

BWarm temperate

CMediterranean

DCold temperate

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Question 285

jamb 2018

Study the table given which shows the mean climatic conditions of station Q and answer the questions.

Month	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Temp(°C)	-11	-9	4	3	12	17	19	17	11	4	-2	-8
Precipitation(mm)	28	23	30	38	48	51	71	74	56	36	41	41

The annual temperature range at the station is

A20°C

B30°C

C40°C

D10°C

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Question 286

jamb 2018

Dodoma is to Tanzania as ______ to Nigeria

AAbuja

BWarri

CLagos

DPort Harcourt

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Question 287

jamb 2018

Which of the following rocks is composed of the skeletons of microscopic sea plants and animals?

AChalk

BGranite

CSandstone

DSlate

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Question 288

jamb 2018

What commodity is associated with OPEC?

ACoffee

BIron and Steel

CVegetable oil

DMineral oil

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Question 289

jamb 2018

Along which latitude will be the day time be longest on Christmas day?

A0°

B45°S

C45°N

D30°N

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Question 290

jamb 2018

How were the major mountain belts of the world produced?

Aby weathering

Bby wind erosion

Cby folding

Dby river deposition

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