JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1128

5,636.

Which of the following is not characteristic of major world cities?

A.

Coastal location

B.

Air, water and noise pollution

C.

inadequate transportation facilities

D.

Dependence on primary activities

E.

Moral Decadence

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,637.

Which of the following conditions is not conducive to the cultivation of tea?

A.

Heavy rainfall throughout the year

B.

High elevation

C.

A spell of dry weather in season

D.

Good drainage

E.

cheap labour

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,638.

The major disadvantage of the River Nile as a trade route is that

A.

it passes through desert areas

B.

it has several cataracts

C.

it passes through several countries

D.

it is slow-flowing

E.

it is very muddy

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,639.

One of the following indicates why the best fishing grounds of the world are located in mid-temperate latitudes

A.

There is abundant food for fish

B.

the climate is suitable

C.

an extensive continental shelf exists

D.

the coincidence of A,B and C

E.

Man rarely tampers with fish in these areas

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,640.

Industries like cement manufacturing and iron and steel are usually located close to the site of raw materials because

A.

finished products are delicate

B.

raw materials are abundant

C.

raw materials also occur at market site

D.

total transport costs are reduced

E.

the industries can pollute the market

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.