JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 31

151.

Which of the following types of rock is a source of energy?

A.

Sandstone

B.

Coal

C.

Granite

D.

Graphite

Correct answer is B

Coal emits heat energy when heated

152.

Which of the following statements is right?

A.

In West Africa, colonial masters encouraged plantation agriculture

B.

In West Africa, plantation are on fertile lowlands

C.

In East Africa, management of plantations is less efficient than in West Africa,

D.

In East Africa, uniformity of climate has made for limited variety of crops

Correct answer is B

The only correct statement is that in West Africa, plantation are on fertile lowlands. All other statements are false

153.

Which of the following important fruits is produced in North-West Africa?

A.

Pineapples

B.

Tangerines

C.

Pears

D.

Vine

Correct answer is B

Tangerines are produced in North-west Africa

154.

Which of the following is not a problem of the Economic Community of West Africa States(ECOWAS)?

A.

Trade liberalization

B.

Language Barrier

C.

Political Instability

D.

Differences in political ideology

Correct answer is A

Through trade liberilazation, ECOWAS has been able to promote trade among member states

155.

The name given to two or more towns/cities which have grown to merge with one another is?

A.

Hamlet

B.

Homestead

C.

Conurbation

D.

Megapolis

Correct answer is C

A conurbation is the name given to two or more towns/cities which have grown to merge with one another e.g Lagos-Ikeja(Nigeria), New York-Philadelphia(U.S.A) etc.