Jamb Geography Past Questions For Year 1978

Question 16

Which of the following phenomena is not directly related to the rotation of the earth?

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  • A. seasonal changes
  • B. varrying duration of sunshine hours
  • C. unequal solar radiation on the earth's surface
  • D. night and day
  • E. the tropics
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Question 17

Which of the following factors least explains the fast growing population in Africa?

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  • A. control of diseases
  • B. decline in death rate
  • C. the education of women
  • D. improvement in transportation
  • E. provision of more hospitals
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Question 18

Name the most important industrial mineral of Ghana

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  • A. Diamond
  • B. Bauxite
  • C. Manganese
  • D. Gold
  • E. Aluminium
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Question 19

Which is not exported by the Republic of South Africa?

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  • A. Wines
  • B. Maize
  • C. Wool
  • D. Coffee
  • E. Wheat
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Question 20

What is the Nile valley best known for?

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  • A. Industrial development
  • B. Water navigation
  • C. Commerce
  • D. Development
  • E. Hydro-electricity
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