JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1146

5,726.

Modern satellite towns are commonly characterized by

A.

central city location, roomy houses and high building density

B.

suburban location, planned layout and spacious surroundings

C.

industrial estate location, low building density and limited open spaces

D.

rural location, planned layout and high rise apartments

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,727.

The population of a certain country was observed to be 46 million males and 41 million females within a land area of about 173,000km2. What is the average density of the population?

A.

503 persons per km2

B.

351 persons per km2

C.

266 persons per km2

D.

237 persons per km2

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,728.

The set of trees most suitable for pulp and paper making is

A.

spruce, mahogany and obeche

B.

fir, obeche and ebony

C.

spruce, fir and pine

D.

pine, eucalyptus and mahogany

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,729.

Environmentalists agree that there is a general rise in sea level as a result of

A.

excessive rainfall

B.

excavation of sand from ocean beds

C.

global warming

D.

man-induced erosion along sea coasts

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,730.

Soils with well developed profiles formed mainly under the influence of the regional climate and vegetation are said to be

A.

azonal

B.

zonal

C.

intrazonal

D.

colluvial

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.