JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1147

5,731.

The circulation of the oceans and the atmosphere primarily help to redistribute and equalize global

A.

heat

B.

flora

C.

oxygen

D.

fauna

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,732.

One factor which helps to account for the dryness of the Sahara desert is the

A.

height of the jet stream over the area

B.

persistence of a high pressure belt over the area

C.

complete absence of vegetation over much of the area

D.

impact of oil production by the countries of that region

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,733.

A fog is most likely to develop when a

A.

warm moist wind blows over a warm current

B.

warm moist wind blows over a cold current

C.

cold, dry winds blows over a warm current

D.

warm, dry winds blows over a cold current

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,734.

Which of the following is a major environmental problem in heavily industrialized regions?

A.

Accelerated erosion

B.

Water pollution

C.

Frost damage

D.

Acid rain

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,735.

The heavy dark soil associated with floodable valley-bottoms is a

A.

lateritic soil

B.

ferrallitic soil

C.

podzolic soil

D.

hydromorphic soil

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.