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Question 1
jamb 1987
Given that the area shown on the map is in northern Nigeria, which of the following crop combinations would best be cultivated in the area that is liable to flooding?
ASugarcane, rice and cassava
BCassava, rice and yam
CSugarcane, rice and bananas
DBananas, rice and cassava
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Question 2
jamb 1987
The landform feature at the centre of the map can best be described as
AA deltanic plain
BAn outwash plain
CA flood plain
DAn erosional plain
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Question 3
jamb 1987
Intervisibility is possible between the points marked X and Y because the intervening slope is
ARectilinear
BConcave
CConvex
DConvexo - Concave
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Question 4
jamb 1987
The bearing of Jata from Adaba is approximately
A17o
B21o
C25o
D29o
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Question 5
jamb 1987
The area covered by the map is approximately
A95 km2
B105 km2
C115 km2
D125 km2
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Question 6
jamb 1987
Which of the following represents the cheapest mode of transportation?
AWater
BAir
CRail
DRoad
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Question 7
jamb 1987
The annual range of temperature at Station X is
A15oC
B10oC
C5oC
D0oC
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Question 8
jamb 1987
The temperature in both July and September at Station X is
A0oC
B2oC
C26oC
D28oC
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Question 9
jamb 1987
The temperature of the warmest month at Station X is
A5oC
B11oC
C21oC
D31oC
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Question 10
jamb 1987
The railway extension from J to M was constructed in the 1960s to evacuate
Acotton and sorghum
Bcotton and groundunts
Clivestock and groundnuts
Dlivestock and shea-butter
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Question 11
jamb 1987
The irrigation project in the area marked Q is devoted to the cultivation of
Awheat and rice
Bcotton and rice
Cmaize and sorghum
Dwheat and maize
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Question 12
jamb 1987
The shaded areas marked R and S are noted for the production of
Arubber
Bpalm oil
Cmaize
Dcocoa
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Question 13
jamb 1987
The two locations marked X and Y have workable deposits of
Acoal
Biron ore
Clead and Zinc
DMarble
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Question 14
jamb 1987
The point marked N which is the site of hydroelectric power project is at the
AGurara Falls
Blkerre Gorge
CShiroro Gorge
DKurra Falls
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Question 15
jamb 1987
Most Africa economies are characterized by?
Aeven distribution of wealth
Bvery small proportion of the population engaged in agriculture
Clow productivity and low per capital income
Dhigh level of industrialization
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Question 16
jamb 1987
The major export products of Nambia are?
Auranium and diamond
Bpetroleum and coal
Ccoffee and rubber
Dcopper and iron ore
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Question 17
jamb 1987
Which of these African mountains is NOT volcanic?
AKilimanjaro
BCameroon
CKenya
DRuwenzori
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Question 18
jamb 1987
Why is the fallow period decreasing in the agricultural areas of West Africa?
AFarmers now use fertilizers
Bpopulation preesure is increasing
CLand area is decreasing
DSoil fertility is decreasing
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Question 19
jamb 1987
Improved agricultural production in Cote d'Ivoire is due mainly to?
Aabundant and reliable rainfall
Bgood transportation routes
Cavailability of migrant labour
Dgood organization and effective management
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Question 20
jamb 1987
The Bakolori irrigation scheme is located near?
ATalata Mafara
BFuntua
CGusau
DArgungu
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