Jamb Geography Past Questions For Year 1981

Question 1

Assuming that there is no vegetation cover in the area shown on the map above and that the weather is clear, which of the following statements would be false?

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  • A. Q is visible from P
  • B. P is visible from N
  • C. M is visible from N
  • D. P is visible from M
  • E. Q is visible from N
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Question 2

In which of these West African countries does groundnut alone constitute around 70% of the country's export earnings?

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  • A. Ghana
  • B. Benin
  • C. Ivory Coast
  • D. Liberia
  • E. Senegal
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Question 3

Which is the most accurate south-north cross-section of the area along the Y-X line?

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  • A. B
  • B. A
  • C. E
  • D. C
  • E. D
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Question 4

Evidence that the southern half of the area is of greater value to man than the northern half does NOT include

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  • A. More communication facilities
  • B. Greater intensity of land use for agriculture
  • C. Exploitation of minerals
  • D. Higher population distribution
  • E. More coastal activities like fishing
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Question 5

The ridge in the area is composed of chalk. Suggest a meaningful name for the farms on both sides of the ridge?

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  • A. Hilltop farms
  • B. Springline farms
  • C. Valley farms
  • D. Watershed farms
  • E. Windgap farms
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