Jamb 2016 Geography Questions
Question 201:
Vegetables are usually grown near markets or their places of consumption because?
- A They are easily perishable
- B They are not susceptible to attack from pests
- C They are meant to be eaten mainly by town dwellers
- D They can withstand heat for a long time
- E They are bulky and weight gaining in transit
Question 202:
Industries can be classified as either light or heavy.
Which of the following groups of industries can be classified as light?
- A Textile, clothing, footwear and printing
- B Iron and steel, cement and sugar
- C N0n-metalic products an chemicals
- D Petroleum, sugar and block-making
Question 203:
What is the most important reason for moving the Federal Capital of Nigeria to Abuja?
- A The area has a central location
- B The area is sparsely populated
- C The area is rich in mineral resources
- D The area has a cool climate
Question 204:
For what specific purpose is the Shiroro Dam on the river Kaduna being constructed?
- A Flood control
- B The develoment of a fishing industry
- C Irrigation
- D Generating electricity
- E Urban water supply
Question 205:
Landforms vary in Africa but there are no examples of?
- A Dolines
- B Drumlins
- C Inselbergs
- D Poljes
- E Scarps