Question 0On a topographical map, a number of inverted-V contours pointing up slope up slope indicate a?A.valleyB.ridgeC.saddleD.spurE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following items may not be necessary for a chain survey?A.Arrow headB.Gunter's chainC.Ranging poleD.Prismatic compassE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Rocks can be classified into three major groups according to their?A.age and appearanceB.origin and appearanceC.age and originD.origin and colourE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0An example of a calcareous rock is?A.shaleB.graniteC.ligniteD.limestoneE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The main composition of coal is?A.carbonB.ironC.clayD.quartzE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0A prominent erosional landform of wind action is a?A.seifB.barchanC.playaD.yardangE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The column of ocean water moving from a low to a high latitude is described as a?A.cold ocean currentB.warm ocean currentC.costal tidal waveD.cool ocean currentE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0When the temperature at sea level is 10°C, what is the temperature of the air at a height of 2000 metres above sea level?A.11.2°CB.13.2°CC.5.8°CD.8.8°CE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0When there is a remarkable difference between the data taken from the dry bulb and the wet bulb thermometer, it implies that?A.there is little water vapour inthe airB.there is great cloudnessC.the atmosphere is stableD.evaporation is no longer taking placeE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Iroko, Mahogany and Obeche trees are associated with?A.Mediterranean woodlandB.Temperate coniferousC.Tropical rainforestD.Tropical savannaE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The zone which is rich in iron, aluminium, magnesium and clay substances is the?A.ChorizonB.DhorizonC.AhorizonD.BhorizonE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following is a component of soil?A.StructureB.TextureC.WaterD.PlasticityE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0An example of a non-renewable resources is?A.windB.waterC.solar radiationD.solid mineralE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The main components of the land ecosystem are?A.lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphereB.vegetation, soil lithosphere and oceansC.hydroshpere, atmosphere, plants and animalsD.river basin, biosphere, mountains and atmosphereE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0An effect of global warming is?A.rise in the volume of ocean watersB.increase in atmosphere pressureC.reduction in green house emissionD.increase in cyclonic activitiesE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0If the population of an area is 690 million and the land area is 300 000 km2,the population density is approximately?A.230 persons per km2B.240 persons per km2C.210 persons per km2D.220 persons per km2E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Migrant receiving regions tend to be characterized by?A.high per capita incomeB.the predominance of femalesC.low per capita incomeD.equal sex ratioE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The actual physical place a settlement occupies is known as?A.situationB.siteC.communityD.societyE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The most important impact of migration on population is?A.redistribution of the populationB.even distribution of the populationC.environmental distribution of the pollutionD.environmental pollutionE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0A settlement where social amenities are easily provided to the community is?A.squatter settlementB.dipersed settlementC.linear settlementD.nucleated sttlementE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0A town that is situated where two rivers meet is a?A.coastal townB.nodal townC.bridge townD.confluence townE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The growth of an industry largely depends on the size of the?A.capitalB.marketC.raw materialsD.manpowerE.tranportObjective Show full explanation
Question 0Economic production is entirely based on?A.raw materialsB.supplyC.transportationD.demandE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The rise of Japan as an industrial nation owes much to?A.her large populationB.the relentless efforts of her governmentC.the abundance of energyD.the cordial relationship with her neighboursE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0In developing countries, the most inhibiting factor for industrialization is?A.multicultural economyB.monocultural economyC.capitalismD.diversified economyE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0What is the shortest trade route linking Asia and Europe?A.The Panama canal routeB.The trans-Pacific routeC.Suez canal routeD.The Cape routeE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0In advanced countries of the world, a greater percentage of the working population is engaged in?A.tertiary activitiesB.primary and secondary tertiary activitiesC.primary and tertiary activitiesD.secondary and tertiary activitiesE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0One of the leading industrial nations of the world ranking second in manufacturing output after the USA is?A.RussiaB.GermanyC.BritainD.JapanE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following best explains the reason for the decrease in the practice of bush fallowing in Nigeria?A.Mechanized agricultural outputsB.The availability of agricultural inputsC.Rapid growth of populationD.Lack of interest in crop productionE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0A greater percentage of the population in Nigeria are engaged in?A.public serviceB.commercial farmingC.tradingD.subsistence farmingE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The population of Nigeria is estimated at?A.124 million peopleB.96 million peopleC.162 million peopleD.140 million peopleE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following regions of Nigeria has heights of up to 1500 m above sea level?A.North Central HighlandB.Western HighlandC.Sokoto PlainsD.Eastern ScarpplandE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The intra-city movement of passengers in most Nigerian towns is largely by?A.railB.service busesC.taxisD.motorcyclesE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following is a major problem affecting the development of the Southern coast-lands of Nigeria?A.poor soil fertiltyB.Oil pollution and spillageC.Ocean tidesD.Hilly terrain of the areaE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0An irrigation project in Nigeria devoted to sugarcane production cultivation is?A.PategiB.BakoloriC.NumanD.ShongaE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following factors mostly accounts for high population density in West Africa cities?A.Efficient transportationB.Concentration of industriesC.Social amentiesD.Administrative capitalE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0In the equatorial region, most rainfall results from?A.conventional effectB.orographical effectC.harmattan windsD.cyclonic effectE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Which of the following is a major mineral resource found in South Africa?A.LimestoneB.Natural gasC.CopperD.GoldE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The highlands that provide the sources of River Niger are?A.Plateau of Southern Mali and North Central Plateau of NigeriaB.Futa Djalon and Guinea HighlandsC.Adamawa Highlands and Plateau of Southern MaliD.Mandara Mountains and PlateauE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0what is the percentage of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere?A.49%B.51%C.45%D.47%E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The least of all the pollutants in the atmosphere isA.hydro-carbonsB.nitrogen oxidesC.particulatesD.sulphur oxidesE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0From the diagram above the feature marked F-F is theA.thrust faultB.normal faultC.reverse faultD.tear faultE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The force that is primarily responsible for this type of process isA.compressionalB.tensionalC.kinecticD.gravitationalE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0From the diagram above, what is the major crop grown in the shaded area?A.GroundnutB.CottonC.MaizeD.MilletE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The river marked X isA.River voltaB.River SassandraC.River SenegalD.River GambiaE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The feature marked M-N is aA.Dissected plateauB.GorgeC.RidgeD.Conical hillE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The likely economic activity of the area isA.MiningB.FarmingC.FishingD.LumberingE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The drainage pattern on River Kuku isA.RectangularB.AngularC.CentripetalD.DentriticE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0What is the direction of Gado from Pev?A.North eastB.NorthC.South eastD.North westE.Objective Show full explanation