JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 40

196.

The outer structure of the earth is made up of the following except?

A.

Mesosphere

B.

Atmosphere

C.

Biosphere

D.

Hydrosphere

Correct answer is A

The atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere are all outer structure of the earth. The Mesosphere also known as the mantle is an internal structure of the earth which is found beneath the crust and surrounds the core(Barysphere)

197.

Which of the following farming activity best describes the rearing of only animals like cattle, sheep and goat mainly in the savanna belt of the north?

A.

Mixed Farming

B.

Animal Farming

C.

Pastoral Farming

D.

Intensive Farming

Correct answer is C

Pastoral farming, also referred to as nomadic herding is the rearing of only animals like cattle, sheep and goat. It is mainly practised in the savanna belt of the north, especially in the sudan savanna

198.

The high cost of lumbering operations in tropical forest is mainly due to?

A.

Shortage of labour

B.

Absence of many rivers

C.

Absence of pure stands of trees

D.

low quality of available timber

Correct answer is C

In the tropical forest, there is the absence of pure stands of trees. In other words, in the tropical forest, the plant population do not consist largely of members of one specie, variety or type.

199.

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

A.

Encouragement of early marriages

B.

Inadequate health services

C.

Encouragement of polygamy

D.

Legislation against abortion

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

200.

Which of the following is best defined as the movement of people from one geographical area to another involving permanent or temporary residence or settlement

A.

Transportation

B.

Networking

C.

Migration

D.

Urbanization

Correct answer is C

Migration is the movement of people from one geographical area to another involving permanent or temporary residence or settlement