JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1141

5,701.

A soft, black opaque carbonaceous rock that can be used to make pencils is

A.

lignite

B.

graphite

C.

lead

D.

coal

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,702.

The biodiversity of an ecosystem may be reduced through the

A.

extinction of plant species

B.

removal of a single animal

C.

introduction of a new plant

D.

trapping of a single fish

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,703.

The medium class of layered cloud which brings continuous rain, snow or sleet is the

A.

altocumulus

B.

altostratus

C.

stratocumulus

D.

nimbostratus

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,704.

The direction of flow of ocean currents is determined mainly by the

A.

rotation of the earth and land and sea breezes

B.

shape of the continents and the temperature of the continental interior

C.

prevailing winds and the rotation of the earth

D.

depth of the ocean and the amount of fresh water inflow

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,705.

The most obvious physical feature that distinguishes undisturbed mature soil from an immature soil is the

A.

humus content

B.

layered profile

C.

nutrient status

D.

topsoil texture

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.