Jamb Geography Past Questions For Year 1983

Question 26

The population density of a country is calculated on the basis of the?

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  • A. rate of population increase
  • B. birth rate and the the death rate
  • C. number of people migrating to the country
  • D. size of the country in relation to the population
  • E. number of people living in the towns
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Question 27

Which of the following is NOT applicable when describing desert soils?

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  • A. High acidity
  • B. Poorly developed horizons
  • C. Shallow depths
  • D. High alkalinity
  • E. Coarse texture
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Question 28

Which of the following countries accounts for nearly 50% of the world's output of newsprint?

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  • A. Canada
  • B. USA
  • C. USSR
  • D. Finland
  • E. Norway
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Question 29

Which of the following countries is both leading producer and the greatest consumer of petroleum products?

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  • A. Saudi Arabia
  • B. Kuwait
  • C. The United Kingdom
  • D. The United States of America
  • E. Nigeria
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Question 30

ONE region which is known for large-scale production of wheat is the?

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  • A. Veld of South Africa
  • B. Hwang Ho Valley
  • C. Ukraine
  • D. Paris Basin
  • E. London Basin
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