Jamb Geography Past Questions For Year 1983

Question 6

If a map has a scale of 1:50,000 and oil palm plantation is represented on the map by a rectangle 4cm by 3cm, what is the area of the plantation?

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  • A. 3sq. km
  • B. 4sq. km
  • C. 12sq.km
  • D. 20sq.km
  • E. 25sq.km
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Question 7

On the scale of 1: 12,500 converted to a statement scale, one centimeter would represent?

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  • A. 0.125km
  • B. 1.25.00km
  • C. 2.500km
  • D. 12.500km
  • E. 125.000km
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Question 8

Which of the following landforms is NOT due tot he process of glacial erosion?

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  • A. Valley-bench
  • B. Hanging valley
  • C. Corrie
  • D. Arete
  • E. Esker
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Question 9

A deflation hollow is produced by?

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  • A. glacial erosion
  • B. wave erosion
  • C. wind erosion
  • D. solution
  • E. river erosion
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Question 10

A river DOES NOT erode its bed by?

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  • A. attrition
  • B. corrasion
  • C. solution
  • D. pot - holing
  • E. hydraulic action
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