2020 JAMB Geography Past Questions

Which of the following is not an advantage of drip-irrigation?

1. A.A. fertilizers can be applied through the system✓ Correct
2. B.B. there is reduction in the concentration of salt in the root zone
3. C.C. the system operates on a much lower line pressure than sprinkler system
4. D.D. its efficiency on water distribution in steep slopes is poor

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.   All the ________ were stolen by the thieves

1. A.arm and ammunition
2. B.arms and ammunition
3. C.arm and ammunitions✓ Correct
4. D.arms and ammunitions

The vascular tissues in higher plants are responsible for

1. A.the movement of food and water
2. B.suction pressure
3. C.transpiration pull✓ Correct
4. D.the transport of gases and water

The most abundant rare gas in the atmosphere is?

1. A.He
2. B.Ne
3. C.Ar
4. D.Xe✓ Correct

Who was the narrator of the life changer?

1. A.Salma✓ Correct
2. B.Ummi
3. C.Omar
4. D.Bint

A settlement developed at the meeting point of roads is known as a

1. A.port town✓ Correct
2. B.nodal town
3. C.confluence town
4. D.gap town

The density of a certain oil on frying becomes 0.4 kgm$^{-3}$ with the volume of 20m$^{3}$. what will be its initial volume when its initial density is 0.8 kgm$^{-3}$ assuming no loss of oil due to spillage?

1. A.12m3
2. B.10m3✓ Correct
3. C.8m3
4. D.5m3

All except one is a disadvantage of compass traversing

1. A.lack of technical experts
2. B.Its uses are complex✓ Correct
3. C.It can be used to survey a large area
4. D.The instrument used are expensive

What happens to the price of a agricultural product when demand exceeds supply?

1. A.A. The price fluctuates randomly
2. B.B. The price decreases
3. C.C. The price remains unchanged✓ Correct
4. D.D. The price increases

The young plants that emerge during germination are called

1. A.A. Emmergent plants
2. B.B. Surface plants
3. C.C. Seedlings
4. D.D. Leaves✓ Correct