Jamb Geography Past Questions For Year 1982

Question 46

The commonest means of transporting logs from the forest to the mills and markets throughout the world is?

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  • A. trucks
  • B. transcontinental railroads
  • C. floating along waterways
  • D. special narrow gauge railroads
  • E. boats
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Question 47

In Nigeria, Landforms of volcanic and intrusive structures can be seen near each other in one of the following areas. Which one?

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  • A. The Afemai Hills
  • B. The Idanre Hills
  • C. The Cross - River Plains
  • D. The high plains of Hausaland
  • E. The Jos Plateau
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Question 48

Which ONE of the following areas is an important wet season grazing areas for Fulani cattle?

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  • A. Benue Valley
  • B. Niger Valley
  • C. Borgu Game Reserve
  • D. Jos Plateau
  • E. Yankari Game
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Question 49

The world's richest fishing grounds are to be found?

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  • A. in river estuaries
  • B. on the continental shelves
  • C. in coral seas
  • D. in fjord coastlines
  • E. on the deep sea platforms
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Question 50

Which of these is NOT characteristic of the tropical rain forest?

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  • A. There is a great variety of trees present
  • B. Many of trees have large buttresses
  • C. The trees are usually arranged in layers
  • D. There are many climbing plants
  • E. Epiphytes are rare
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