JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 27

131.

The correct arrangement of the layers of the earth crust from the surface to the interior is?

A.

sial, mantle, sima, core

B.

sima, sial, core, mantle

C.

core, mantle, sima and sial

D.

sial, sima, mantle and core

Correct answer is D

The crust is subdivided into the upper part, containing minerals like silica, iron and magnesium(sima). The mantle is found beneath the crust and the core is surrounded by the mantle. Hence, the correct arrangement of the layers of the earth crust "sial, sima, mantle and core" from the surface to the interior.

132.

Which of the following is an importance of the atmosphere to living organisms?

A.

It provides water for industrial uses

B.

It provides oxygen for animals and plants for respiration

C.

It provides shelter in form of timber for man

D.

It aids transportation through construction of roads and railways

Correct answer is B

option A is an importance of the Hydrosphere
option C is an importance of the Biosphere
option D is an importance of the Lithosphere
The Atmosphere is the gaseous portion of the earth. It is associated with the provision of gases required by living things e.g oxygen for combustion and respiration, nitrogen for protein synthesis by plants etc.

133.

The wind which blows across the Atlantic Ocean towards the coast of Nigeria and is responsible for rainy season is known as?

A.

Equatorial Easterlies

B.

Land and sea breeze

C.

Tropical continental airmass

D.

Tropical maritime airmass

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

134.

The following are areas of lowlands in Nigeria except?

A.

The Chad Basin

B.

The Eastern Scarpland

C.

The Coaster plain

D.

The Niger-Benue trough

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

135.

The birth rate of a country can be increased through the following except?

A.

Encouragement of early marriages

B.

Encouragement of less work hours

C.

Encouragement of polygamy

D.

legislation against abortion

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.