Question 0Open traverse method is most suitable for?A.boundary linesB.rugged terrainsC.steep slopesD.marshy areasE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The rotation of the earth on its own axis result in?A.the four seasonsB.varying lengths of day and night at different times of the yearC.changes in the altitude of the midday sun at different times of the yearD.day and nightE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0If the time in New York (75°W) is 5:00pm, the time in Nigeria (15°E) will be?A.11:00 amB.11:00 pmC.9:00 pmD.9:00amE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0A hard, shiny and carbon-rich organic rock that burns smokelessly is?A.peatB.rhyoliteC.marbelD.anthraciteE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Limestone and clay metamorphosed into?A.marble and gneissB.marble and slateC.graphite and quartziteD.graphite and gypsumE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The portion of the land which rises higher than other areas is described as?A.a volcanic coneB.an anticline hillC.an escarpmentD.a block mountainE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0A seif is a landform associated with?A.river depositionB.wind erosionC.marine erosionD.wind depositionE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following is a product of volcanicity?A.Plug domeB.Ocean trenchC.Fold mountainD.Rift valley lakeE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The largest ocean in the world is the?A.Atlantic OceanB.Indian OceanC.Arctic OceanD.Pacific OceanE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The classification of clouds is based on a combination of form, height and?A.colourB.widthC.movementD.appearanceE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Hygrometer is used to measure?A.rainfallB.wind directionC.relative humidityD.sunshineE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The temperature at which condensation occurs when air is saturated is the?A.freezing pointB.dew pointC.atmospheric pointD.boiling pointE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Spruce, pine and fir are trees associated with?A.Savanna grasslandB.Coniferous forestC.Mediterranean woodlandD.Tropical evergreen forestE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The main process of soil formation in humid tropics is?A.podzolizationB.calcificationC.laterizationD.salinizationE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Soils that are greatly influenced by the parent material in the process of their formation are referred to as?A.mineral soilsB.zonal soilsC.intra-zonal soilsD.azonal soilsE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following sources of power supply is renewable?A.SolarB.CoalC.GasD.NuclearE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The most critical element in an ecosystem is the?A.number of species within the systemB.area covered by the systemC.energy flow within the systemD.rate of growth of species within the systemE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Flooding in coastal areas can best be checked by?A.terracingB.tree plantingC.channelizationD.contour ploughingE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The major geographical factors that determine the pattern of population distribution include?A.vegetation, soil, health care and climateB.climate, vegetation, relief and accessibilityC.relief, minerals, accessibility and communicationD.agricullture, soil, climate and mineralsE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The population pyramid for a developed country has a narrow base which indicates?`A.low birth rateB.high birth rateC.more females than malesD.high fertility ratioE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Whats is the birth rate of a country with total population of 160 million and registered births of 4 million in a given year?A.0.25%B.2.50%C.3.00%D.5.00%E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Detroit in the U.S.A. came into prominence as a result f its?A.automobile industriesB.administrative functionsC.commercial functionsD.military functionE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following explains the importance of the concept of site and situation of settlements?A.Both site and situation are most favourable for the establishment and growth of settlementsB.All site and situation are most located on plainsC.Both site and situation are not favourable to the establishment and growth of settlementsD.All settlement are located on site and situationE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The world's busiest seaport is?A.KobeB.RotterdamC.BombayD.LondonE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Industrialization mostly helps developing countries to?A.diversify their economyB.acquire greatnessC.put their resources togetherD.develop infrastructureE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0A major physical factor restricting the the cultivation of perennial crops in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria?A.seasonal regime of the streamsB.menace of pestsC.seasonal pattern of rainfallD.sandy nature of the soilE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The major primary activity in a coniferous forest is?A.paper manufacturingB.lumberingC.huntingD.furniture makingE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The state in Nigeria most vulnerable to drought and desertification is?A.KadunaB.NigerC.AdamawaD.YobeE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The low level of economic development in the Chad Basin of Nigeria is owing to its?A.rugged topographyB.overpopulationC.altitudeD.harsh climateE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The Eungu-Nsukka plateau in Nigeria is an example of?A.volcanic plateauB.dissected plateauC.tectonic plateauD.intermontane plateauE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The first railway line that was built in Nigeria was from?A.Lagos to KanoB.Lagos to MaiduguriC.Zaria to Kaura NamodaD.Kaduna to JosE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The most important use of rocks in Nigeria is for?A.revenue generationB.buildingC.exportD.tourismE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The craft industry associated with the late Ladi Kwali in Nigeria is?A.weavingB.potteryC.carvingD.dyeingE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The best way to promote industrialization in Nigeria is through the development of?A.iron and steel processingB.automobile manufacturingC.textile manufacturingD.cassava processingE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0An area in Shaba province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, known for the production of copper, is?A.NdolaB.NchangaC.LumumbashiD.ChibulumaE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0A country in Africa with little or more potential for hydro-electricity generation is?A.SudanB.LiberiaC.MozambiqueD.MauritaniaE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0An example of a man-made lake is?A.Lake TanganyikaB.Lake VoltaC.Lake VictoriaD.Lake ChadE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following systems provides both irrigation water and hydro-electricity?A.GeziraB.AswanC.ShiroroD.VoltaE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0An Africa city located within the Mediterranean climatic zone is?A.DakarB.Addis AbabaC.Cape TownD.MombasaE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The main factor that is responsible for the relatively cool temperatures in East Africa is?A.ocean currentB.latitudeC.altitudeD.air massE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The processes of landform development illustrated isA.foldingB.volcanic eruptionC.faultingD.mass movementE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The slope labelled X is best described as aA.valley slide slopeB.faultscarpC.cuestaD.fault-line scarpE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Proportional circles are commonly used to illustrateA.Population distributionB.Information on transportC.Relative amount of trafficD.Amount of rainfallE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The location of Sabe town has been influenced mostly by theA.Mineral workings and agricultureB.Rivers that pass through the townC.Latitude of the areaD.Mineral workings and transportationE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The total length of River Yalen from the boundary at Ijer to its confluence with River Ayila is approximatelyA.8.8kmB.7.6kmC.5.7kmD.3.3kmE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The elevation of the point marked Z is approximatelyA.500mB.525mC.550mD.575mE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following crops are likely to do well in the south west?A.Cocoa and cassavaB.Maize and cocoaC.Rice and sugar caneD.Sugarcane and coffeeE.Objective Show full explanation