Which of the following regions in Nigeria has an average height of over 100 metres above sea level?
- A. Biu Plateau
- B. North-Central Highlands
- C. Udi Plateau
- D. Adamawa Highlands
All the following are causes of mechanical weathering except
- A. temperature changes
- B. frost action
- C. alternate wetting and drying
- D. rain action
Mountains formed as a result of compressional forces in the earth’s crust are
- A. block mountains
- B. residual mountains
- C. volcanic mountains
- D. fold mountains
Cement factory is usually located near
- A. source of capital
- B. source of raw materials
- C. the market
- D. source of labour
Which of the following best explains why wind action is more predominant in Arid regions than in Humid regions?
- A. Lack of surface drainage and the presence of strong winds
- B. Excessively high temperature during the day and night
- C. Loose surface materials and the absence of vegetation cover
- D. Insufficient and unreliable rainfall
Which of the following is not a sea route?
- A. New york-London-Rotterdam
- B. London-capetown-melbourne
- C. sydnry-suez-London
- D. London-moscow-baghdad
Which of the following climatic types is found on the western margins of continents between altitude 300 and 400 North and South of the Equator?
- A. China type
- B. Mediterranean
- C. Sudan savanna
- D. Monsoon
Which of the following countries is located within the Horn of Africa?
- A. Kenya
- B. Djiboti
- C. Chad
- D. Swaziland
Which of the following least influences population density in Nigeria?
- A. Tsetse fly infestation
- B. Mining
- C. Fertile agricultural land
- D. Thick forest vegetation
On June 21st, when the sun is overhead at the Tropic of Cancer,places in the Northern Hemisphere experience
- A. shorter day and longer night
- B. longer day and night
- C. longer day and shorter night
- D. twilight
The solar system comprises the sun and
- A. nine planets
- B. seven planets
- C. six planets
- D. eight planets
Which of the following geographical regions of Nigeria covers one-fifth of the country and has a generally flat surface dotted with granitic hills? The
- A. North-Eastern highlands
- B. Cross River basin
- C. Western highlands
- D. North-Central highlands
They are formed in layers and derived from old rocks and the remains of dead organic materials. This description refers
- A. intrusive rocks
- B. sedimentary rocks
- C. metamorphic rocks
- D. igneous rocks
A major problem in agricultural development in Nigeria is
- A. the application of fertilizer instead of manure
- B. insufficient labour
- C. insufficient storage facilities
- D. the presence of equatorial forest
One characteristic that distinguishes urban settlements from rural settlements is that
- A. rural settlements are areas of secondary activities
- B. urban settlements are areas of primary activities
- C. urban settlements are areas of secondary and tertiary activities
- D. both primary and tertiary activities predominate in urban settlement
The location of iron and steel industry at Ajakuta in Nigeria is best explained by the presence of (1) iron ore at Itakpe (11) limestone at Ewekoro (III) river port at Lokoja (IV) coal at Orukpa and Okaba
- A. ll and IV
- B. I and II only
- C. I and IV only
- D. Il and Ill only
Which of the following settlement type is the largest?
- A. Conurbation
- B. City
- C. Megalopolis
- D. Agglomeration
a [¡] Draw a sketch map of Nigeria.
On the map, locate and name: River Benue.
a [¡¡] Draw a sketch map of Nigeria.
On the map, locate and name: River Sokoto
a [¡¡¡] Draw a sketch map of Nigeria.
On the map, locate and name: Makurdi.
b. Outline three characteristics of rivers in Nigeria
c.In what four ways are rivers useful in Nigeria?
a[¡] Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name:
the Sudan savanna belt.
[¡¡] Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name:
the Tropical rainforest belt.
[¡¡¡] Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name:
one town in 5(a)(ii).
b. Identify four characteristics of the Tropical rainforest in Nigeria.
c. Outline five economic importance of the Tropical rainforest to Nigeria
a. What is internal trade?
b. Outline five problems limiting internal trade in Nigeria.
c. Identify four importance of internal trade in Nigeria
a. Describe rail transportation in Tropical Africa under the following headings:
four advantages;
b. Describe rail transportation in Tropical Africa under the following headings:
three problems affecting rail transportation,
c. Describe rail transportation in Tropical Africa under the following headings:
one solution to each of the problems stated in 3(b).