Jamb Geography Past Questions For Year 2009

Question 21

The most critical element in an ecosystem is the?

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  • A. number of species within the system
  • B. area covered by the system
  • C. energy flow within the system
  • D. rate of growth of species within the system
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Question 22

Which of the following sources of power supply is renewable?

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  • A. Solar
  • B. Coal
  • C. Gas
  • D. Nuclear
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Question 23

Soils that are greatly influenced by the parent material in the process of their formation are referred to as?

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  • A. mineral soils
  • B. zonal soils
  • C. intra-zonal soils
  • D. azonal soils
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Question 24

The main process of soil formation in humid tropics is?

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  • A. podzolization
  • B. calcification
  • C. laterization
  • D. salinization
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Question 25

Which of the following explains the importance of the concept of site and situation of settlements?

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  • A. Both site and situation are most favourable for the establishment and growth of settlements
  • B. All site and situation are most located on plains
  • C. Both site and situation are not favourable to the establishment and growth of settlements
  • D. All settlement are located on site and situation
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