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Which of these statements is NOT true of the burning of savannah?
AThe heat destorys many minerals needed by plants
BThe soil is easily eroded
CFire burns off organic matter which enrich the soil
DSome insect pests are destroyed
Eits makes the temperature of soil too high for the plants
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Question 22
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When one looks at a soil profile, the first characteristic to be notice is soil?
Acolour
Btexture
Cconsistency
Dstructure
Emoisture
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Question 23
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Two factors which together cause the varying length of day and night are?
Ainclination of the earth on its axis and the rotation of the earth on its axis
Binclination of the earth on its axis and the revolution of the earth on its elliptical orbit
Cthe rotation of the eart on its axis and the revolution of the moon round the earth
Dinclination of the earth on its axis and the revolution of the moon round the earth
Ethe revolution of the earth on its elliptical orbit and the inclination of the moon on its axis
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Question 24
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Plants takes up mineral nutrients in solution from the soil. Some of these are required in large quantities while others are needed in small quantities. Which of these is required in small quantities?
ANitrogen
BPotassium
CIron
DSulphur
ECacium
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Question 25
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Which of the following rock types is non-sedimentary?
ABasalt
BCoal
CLimestone
DRocksalt
ESandstone
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Question 26
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Which of the following is a feature of a rejuvenated drainage system?
ABraided channel
BLevees
CIncised meaners
DOx-bow lakes
EPotholes
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Question 27
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Where does heavy precipitation tend to occur in the world?
AAreas immedidately around the poles
Bon the leeward side of highlands
Cwhere temperature are high and winds blow off shore
Dwhere pressure is high and air sinks
EWhere consistent high temperatures favor the rising of air
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Question 28
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Landforms vary in Africa but there are no examples of?
Adolines
Bdrumlins
Cinselbergs
Dpoljes
Escarps
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Question 29
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For what specific purpose is the Shiroro Dam on the river Kaduna being constructed?
AFlood control
BThe develoment of a fishing industry
Cirrigation
DGenerating electricity
EUrban water supply
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Question 30
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What is the most important reason for moving the Federal Capital of Nigeria to Abuja?
