JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1137

5,681.

The most important factors influencing the distribution of population in the world are

A.

climate, relief, soils and mineral resources

B.

climate, industrial activities, soils and tourism

C.

climate, soils, agriculture and cultural activities

D.

relief, industrial activities, agriculture and mineral resources

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,682.

The movement of a group of people from a village to an irrigation project area may be described as

A.

urban-urban migration

B.

rural-urban migration

C.

urban-rural migration

D.

rural-rural migration

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,683.

Which of these sets enhances nucleation of rural settlements?

A.

Several sources fo water and wet points

B.

Narrow valleys and rugged highlands

C.

Fertile broad plains and natural harbours

D.

Dissected plains and wet intersections

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,684.

Transportation is an important economic activity because it

A.

promotes diffusion of innovation and ideas

B.

facilitates urban-rural migration

C.

promotes the health of national population

D.

helps to achieve economic independence

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,685.

The rise in the population of an area can be measured easily by

A.

multiplying the natural increase by the net migration

B.

subtracting the natural increase from the net migration

C.

adding the natural increase to the migration

D.

dividing the natural increase by the net migration

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.