The planet with rights of circular light and dark bands is the
Answer
(C)
jupiter
2
The earth rotates on its axis from
Answer
(B)
west to east
3
The longitude of London is 00 while that of Sydney,Australia is about 1500E. The time at Sydney would therefore be
Answer
(B)
10 hours ahead of that of London
4
The solar system comprises the sun and
Answer
(C)
eight planets
5
The outer layer of the earth is called the
Answer
(B)
crust
6
Granite rocks contain
Answer
(A)
silica,aluminium and iron
7
Denudation involves
Answer
(A)
reshaping of the earth by agents of transportation
8
In the desert region the most prominent agent of erosion is
Answer
(D)
wind
9
Residual mountains occur when
Answer
(C)
the general level of land is lowered by agents of denudation
10
The lower course of a river is usually associated with the formation of
Answer
(D)
ox-bow lakes
11
Ventifacts are products of
Answer
(B)
wind abrasion
12
The middle course of a river normally shows
Answer
(C)
meanders
13
The shiroro gorge can be found on River
Answer
(D)
Kaduna
14
One of the advantages of solar energy is that
Answer
(B)
it is natural and does not require periodic maintenance
15
A major characteristic feature that distinguishes heavy industry from light industry is the
Answer
(D)
complexity of the processing technique
16
Which of the following statements are true of air transport? I.weather conditions impose a great limitation II. it can be used to carry a great deal of freight per trip III. it is most suitable for passengers and articles of high value IV. heavy non-perishable goods can be transported more quickly
Answer
(C)
I and III only
17
One of the advantages of water transport is that it
Answer
(C)
is not flexible
18
A very important advantages of road over railways in Africa is that
Answer
(B)
movement of goods by road is faster than by rail
19
Which of the following is not a sea route?
Answer
(A)
London-moscow-baghdad
20
The world's busiest shipping routes are on the
Answer
(C)
Pacific ocean
21
The major problem facing the railway transport compared to road transport is
Answer
(D)
lack of flexibility
22
The tourist centre of Ogbunike cave is located near
Answer
(D)
Onitsha in Anambra state
23
Lateritization is a soil forming process characteristic of
Answer
(C)
humid tropics where rainfall and temperature are high throughout the year
24
Nigeria is located between longitude
Answer
(A)
30E and 150E
25
Import tariffs are imposed on goods entering a country in order to
Answer
(B)
protect the growth of local industries
26
All the major industrial zones of Nigeria owe their origin mainly to
Answer
(B)
influx of migrant labour
27
A major problem in agricultural development in Nigeria is
Answer
(C)
insufficient storage facilities
28
Which of the following is not an element of climate?
Answer
(A)
altitude
29
Which of the following climatic types id found on the western margins of continents between altitude 300 and 400 North and South of the Equator?
Answer
(B)
Mediterranean
30
Cement factory is usually located near
Answer
(C)
source of raw materials
31
Desert encroachment can best be controlled by
Answer
(C)
afforestation
32
In northern Nigeria, the most common type of vegetation is
Answer
(D)
tropical grassland
33
The coastline of West Africa in Liberia and Ghana especially near Monrovia and Sekondi respectively is an example of
Answer
(C)
rias
34
Which of the following countries is located in North Africa?
