JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 71

351.

Settlements where the people build their houses along routes are often called

A.

scattered settlements

B.

rural settlements

C.

linear settlements

D.

dispersed settlements

Correct answer is C

linear settlement is a settlement where people form their building in a long line mostly along transport routes

352.

The Ruhr valley of West Germany is noted for

A.

iron and steel industries

B.

food and drink industries

C.

raw materials processing industries

D.

building and construction industries

Correct answer is A

The answer is A The Ruhr valley in the late 180's is known for its iron production. it is the place in Germany where ammunitions were produced during the world war around 1820, hundreds of mills were produced in many workshops then, knives,tools and weapons were manufactured. iron ore was actually discovered in the Ruhr valley

353.

The introduction of materials that have negative impacts on t he ecosystem is known as

A.

combustion

B.

transpiration

C.

evaporation

D.

pollution

Correct answer is D

pollution is the process of making land,water,air, etc dirty and not safe or suitable to use. that makes it the right option

354.

The circulatory movement of water in the ocean which is continuous is

A.

riples

B.

currents

C.

waves

D.

Tsunamis

Correct answer is C

A wave is a continuous movement on water surface, usually in the ocean. Its is also said to be a moving ridge on the surface of the water.

Option A, ripples often occur on the surface of small liquids or a small body of water

Option B, currents is a continuous movements of water in one direction. When there is water erosion, the eroded water tends to move in a particular direction, that is an example of a current.

Tsunamis is a large oceanic wave caused by an earthquake under the sea. The question says circulatory movement of surface water which is continuous in the ocean, current, ripples and tsunamis are wrong as they do not fit as the right answer.

355.

The local craft industry of Wood carving is associated with one of these states

A.

kano

B.

Ananmbra

C.

Osun

D.

Edo

Correct answer is D

Benin City in Edo State is the most important wood raining area in Nigeria. That is because Benin falls in the rain-forest zones where essentials raw materials of hard wood is basically available in large quantities