Jamb Geography Past Questions For Year 2010

Question 6

Which of the following items may not be necessary for a chain survey?

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  • A. Arrow head
  • B. Gunter's chain
  • C. Ranging pole
  • D. Prismatic compass
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Question 7

On a topographical map, a number of inverted-V contours pointing up slope up slope indicate a?

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  • A. valley
  • B. ridge
  • C. saddle
  • D. spur
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Question 8

When the temperature at sea level is 10°C, what is the temperature of the air at a height of 2000 metres above sea level?

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  • A. 11.2°C
  • B. 13.2°C
  • C. 5.8°C
  • D. 8.8°C
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Question 9

The column of ocean water moving from a low to a high latitude is described as a?

jamb 2010

  • A. cold ocean current
  • B. warm ocean current
  • C. costal tidal wave
  • D. cool ocean current
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Question 10

A prominent erosional landform of wind action is a?

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  • A. seif
  • B. barchan
  • C. playa
  • D. yardang
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