Jamb Geography Past Questions For Year 1981
Question 6
Which of the following statements does NOT describe a physical division of the map correctly?
- A. An area mostly sunbmerged at high tide
- B. An undulating land rising towards the south
- C. A narrow steep-sided ridge
- D. A narrow valley draining eastwards and southwards
- E. A dissected plateau terminating seaward in cliff
Question 7
The shape of the valley on the map above may be described as
- A. U-shaped
- B. Flat-shaped
- C. Meandering
- D. V-shaped
- E. Braided
Question 8
Where does heavy precipitation tend to occur in the world?
- A. Areas immedidately around the poles
- B. on the leeward side of highlands
- C. where temperature are high and winds blow off shore
- D. where pressure is high and air sinks
- E. Where consistent high temperatures favor the rising of air
Question 9
Landforms vary in Africa but there are no examples of?
- A. dolines
- B. drumlins
- C. inselbergs
- D. poljes
- E. scarps
Question 10
For what specific purpose is the Shiroro Dam on the river Kaduna being constructed?
- A. Flood control
- B. The develoment of a fishing industry
- C. irrigation
- D. Generating electricity
- E. Urban water supply
