JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1032

5,156.

One of the soil- related problems of irrigation in the savannah region is increasing?

A.

salinization

B.

erosion

C.

desiccation

D.

exhaustion

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,157.

The most critical cause of desertification in Nigeria is?

A.

excessively high temperatures

B.

extremely low rainfall

C.

environment pollution

D.

excessive pressure of land use

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,158.

The main process of soil formation in the cool temperate continental grasslands of the world is?

A.

calcification

B.

salinization

C.

ferrallitization

D.

podzolization

E.

no option indicated

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,159.

The fertility of the soil in a typical tropical rainforest is maintained by the?

A.

abundant sunshine and rainfall

B.

wide variety of animals

C.

abundant supply of litter

D.

relatively cool micro-climate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,160.

A tree unique to the tropical Monsoon climate is the?

A.

fir

B.

oil palm

C.

teak

D.

encalyptus

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.