JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 823

4,111.

Shifting cultivation in agriculture involves?

A.

intensive cultivation in a highly populated region

B.

cultivating alternative plots to allow natural regeneration

C.

cultivating food crops on subsistence basis

D.

cultivating cash crops principally for export

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,112.

A mineral that is essential in cement production is?

A.

talc

B.

coal

C.

gypsum

D.

quartzite

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,113.

The main mineral composition of lateritic soils are?

A.

sodium and nickel

B.

magnesium and zinc

C.

potassium and calcium

D.

iron and aluminium

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,114.

One distinguishing characteristics of ferruginous soils is the?

A.

occurence of iron concreation in the B horizon

B.

predominance of clay in the A horizon

C.

well-developed A and B horizons

D.

high content of organic matter in all the horizons

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,115.

If the temperature of a place is 68°F, what is its equivalent in degree centigrade?

A.

08°C

B.

48°C

C.

36°C

D.

20°C

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.