JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1051

5,251.

In recent years, many industrial firms in the advance countries have established branches in parts of South East Asia mainly because of the?

A.

ready market for their products

B.

cheaper production costs

C.

cheaper and more steady supply of energy

D.

warmer and more equable climate

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,252.

Most of the industries located in rural areas are?

A.

market-oriented

B.

high energy consumers

C.

raw materials-oriented

D.

transport-oriented

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,253.

Transhumance is the seasonal migration of live-stock?

A.

from the lowlands to the uplands

B.

from the north to the south following the rains

C.

in the semiarid steppes

D.

in search of water and pasture

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,254.

The leading wheat producing region of the world is the?

A.

Pampas of Argentina

B.

Prairre of North America

C.

Downs of Australia

D.

Veldt of South Africa

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,255.

A major problem associated with lumbering in tropical as compared with temperate forests is that the?

A.

low density of rivers make log transportation costly

B.

timber trees do not grow in pure stands

C.

hardwoods are not in great demand

D.

terrain is swampy

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.