1. What is the scale of the map in statement form? A.
One centimeter on the map represents
half a kilometer on the ground B. One centimeter on the map represents one and half
kilometers on the ground C. One centimeter on the ground represents two kilometers on
the ground D. One centimeter on the map represents four kilometers on the ground
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2. What is the approximate distance as the crow flies from Mami to Esho? A. 312.0 km
B. 9.0 km C. 3.0 km D. 1.5 km
3. Which of the following settlements performs administrative function? A. Jaba B. Ede
C. Buto D. Ititi
4. In which part of the mapped area is lumbering a likely economic activity? A. Northeast
B. Southeast C. Southwest D. Northwest
5. What is the direction of flow of River Afikpo? A. Southwest B. Northeast C. Northwest
D. Southeast
6. What is the settlement of Ede? A. Isolated B. Dispersed C. Annular D. Linear
7. What is the contour interval of the map? A. 25 metres B. 50 metres C. 100 metres D. 150
metres
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8. Which economic activity could be practiced in the south-eastern part of mapped area?
A. Animal rearing B. Lumbering C. Trading D. Mining
[Link] of the following modes of transport is commonly used in the mapped area?
A. River B. Road C. Rail D. Air
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[Link] distance by road from Mami to Buto is approximately_____? A. 9.0 km B. 14.0 km
C. 23.0 km D. 25.0 km
[Link] hotter planet is____? A. Venus B. Pluto C. Mercury D. Jupiter
[Link] does eclipse of the moon occur? A. When the earth comes between the sun and the
moon B. Whenever the earth rotates through 360 o C. When the sun comes between the
moon and the earth D. When the earth completes a revolution
[Link] upfolded portion of a fold mountain is called_____? A. Sial B. Anticline C. Syncline
D. Sill
[Link] part of the earth's crust which is made up of silica and alumina is the_____? A. Sima
B. Mantle C. Barysphere D. Sial
[Link] equinox_____? A. The tropic of cancer experiences longer day than tropic of
capricon B. All places across the globe experience equal lengths of day and night C. The
length of day at the equator is shorter than at the tropic of Cancer D. The moon is star
shaped all through the night all over the world
[Link] volcanic eruption occurs______? A. A new flat surface emerges B. Residual
mountains are formed C. Overthrust fold is formed D. Gases and molten magma are
ejected
[Link] extent of a coastal erosion depends on the______? A. Amount of fresh water supplied
by tributaries B. Depth of ocean water C. Salinity of the ocean D. Nature of the waves18
[Link] of the following is a characteristic of igneous rock? A. Loose in composition
B. Arranged in layers C. Crystalline in nature D. Porous in granular structure
[Link] temperature at the foot of a mountain is 20 oC. if the mountain is 6000 meters above
sea level, what will be the temperature at the top of the mountain? A. -19.0oC B. -16.0oC
C. 14.0oC D. 19.0oC20
[Link] erosion is common in arid areas because______? A. Rains are widespread and long
lasting B. Wind speed is high and there are few wind breaks C. Pressure falls below
normal in desert areas D. The rocks are resistant to heat
[Link] of the following features could be found in the upper course of rivers? A. Ox-bow
lakes B. Waterfall C. Deltas D. Levees22
[Link] and cinder cones are associated with A. Ozone depletion B. Hurricanes activities
C. Earthquakes D. Volcanic eruption23
[Link] of fine grained sand carried over long distance by wind is known as
A. Chernozem B. Laterite C. Loess D. Podzols
[Link] core of the earth is also called______? A. Mesosphere B. Lithosphere
C. Hydrosphere D. Barysphere25
[Link] of the following environmental resources is non-renewable? A. Rain B. Minerals
C. Water D. Oxygen
[Link] rainfall is common around the A. Lowland areas B. Peneplains C. Highland areas
D. Sahara desert27
[Link] of the following features is of volcanic origin? A. Sill B. Zeugen C. Loess
D. Gorge28
[Link] instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure is A. Hygrometer B. Barometer
C. Thermometer D. Anemometer
[Link] gradual breakdown of rocks in situ by either physical or chemical process is called
A. Erosion B. Denudation C. Weathering D. Deposition30
[Link] Fourth planet from the sun in the solar system is A. Mercury B. Uranus C. Neptune
D. Mars
[Link] rock type involves stratification? A. Metamorphic B. Sedimentary C. Volcanic
D. Igneous
[Link] type of rainfall occurs when two air masses of different temperatures and other
physical properties meet? A. Orographic rainfall B. Relief rainfall C. Cyclonic rainfall
D. Convectional rainfall33
[Link] which regions can stalactites, swallow holes and caverns be found? A. Plateau regions
B. Coastal regions C. Mountainous regions D. Limestone regions
[Link] remains of eroded highland in desert and semi-desert environments are commonly
called A. Seif dunes B. Barchains C. Inselbergs D. Volcanic plug35
[Link] time in town X on longitude 15 oE is 4.00 pm. What will be the time in town Y on
longitude 15oW? A. 2.00 am B. 2.00 pm C. 6.00 pm D. 6.00 am
[Link] of the following is an advantage of solar energy over other sources of energy? A. It
is easily renewable B. It requires physical gradient difference C. The demand for it comes
from specialized agencies D. Its waste is different37
[Link] relative advantage of water transport over road transport is its A. A great speed over
long distances B. Capacity for carrying bulky goods C. Ability to link all parts of a
country D. Ability to withstand bad weather38
[Link] number of people living in a unit area of land is termed its A. Birth rate B. Death rate
C. Dependency ratio D. Population density39
[Link] effect of rural-urban migration on the source region is A. Rural depopulation B. Urban
depopulation C. Rural employment D. Rural unemployment40
[Link] of the following best explains the high rate of population growth in West Africa?
A. Birth control polices B. High birth rate and low death rate C. Low birth rate and high
death rate D. High rate of immigration
[Link] of the following features distinguishes heavy industries from light industries?
A. Complexities of processing techniques B. Amount of waste products generated
C. Ownership structure of the firm D. Source of raw materials42
[Link] cheapest mode of transport for the conveyance of bulky goods across countries is
A. Air B. Land C. Pipeline D. Water43
[Link] major trading partners of the Anglophone West African countries are A. Britain,
USA, Germany and Japan B. Germany, China, South Africa and Norway C. Belgium,
India, Columbia and Chile D. Chile, Pakistan, Japan and Britain
[Link] of the following is true of inter community relationship? A. Females migrates to
rural areas to give birth B. Youth migrate to urban areas in search of jobs C. Immigrants
settle in the city's central Business District D. City dwellers seek schools for their
children in rural areas
[Link] a country has a population of 20,000,000 and its size is 1,000,000 km 2 then its
population density is A. 5 persons/km2 B. 15 persons/km2 C. 20 persons/km2 D. 30
persons/km2
[Link] of the following criteria is not important in distinguishing between a village and a
town? A. Geographical situation B. Population size C. Range of functions D. Variety
activities
[Link] of the problems limiting the achievement of the objectives of the Economic
Community of West African states is A. Use of common currency B. Strong colonial ties
C. Climatic differences D. Similarity in languages48
[Link] on the usefulness of import tariff on Imported goods is the _______?
A. Encouragement of importation from abroad B. Multiplication of foreign goods in local
markets C. Protection of infant industries D. Saving of money in foreign accounts49
[Link] ranching is not common in the forest region of West Africa because of the
_______? A. Scarcity of grass for fodder B. Presence of tsetse flies C. Absence of Fulani
herdsmen D. Presence of wild life50
[Link] location of market gardening near large cities is best explained by A. Availability of
power B. Fertile soil C. Perishability of products D. Efficient transportation
Theory
1. (a) List four commodities exported from your country to any one European country.
(b) Outline four reasons for the low volume of trade among West African countries.
(c) Suggest four ways of improving trade ammo. West African countries.
2. (a) Define the following terms: (i) death rate: (ii) population explosion
(b) Explain the factors that influence death rate in Tropical Africa.
(c) Outline three effects of a growing, population in Tropical Africa.
3. (a) Outline five factors that should he considered in the location of an industry
(b) State five benefits of industrialization to a country
4. (a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map. show and name:
(i) the position of Tropical Maritime air mass (S.W. Winds) in July:
(ii) the position of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (I. T. C. Z) in July;
(iii) the relative position of Tropical Continental air mass (N. F. Winds) in July:
(iv) three towns located in (a.)(i) above.
(b) State four characteristics of the wet season in Nigeria.
(c) List two cash crops grown during the wet season in Nigeria.
5. (a) Outline the problems of agricultural development in Nigeria.
(b) Suggest solutions to the problems outlined in (a) above.
6. (a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map. show and name one area with:
(i) Mangrove swamp vegetation: (ii) Rain forest vegetation: (iii) Guinea savanna
vegetation: (iv) Sudan savanna vegetation.
(b) Name three types of trees found in the forest zone of Nigeria.
(c) Explain four contributions of forest vegetation to the economic development of
Nigeria.
7.(a) Explain the following terms:
[Link] of the earth;
[Link] of the earth;
[Link].
(b) Outline three effects of the revolution of the earth
8. (a) List any three types of mountains.
(b) In what four ways are mountains important to man?
(c) Outline two problems caused by mountains.
9. (a) Define climate.
(b) Describe the three climatic belts recognized by the Greek system of climatic
classification.
(c) Outline three reasons why Koppen’s system of climatic classification is the
most widely accepted.60
10. (a)What are environmental hazards?
(b)List three examples of environmental hazards.
(c)Explain five ways of preventing desert encroachment.
11. (a) Explain the following terms; (i)Rotation of the earth (ii)Revolution of the earth
(iii)Equinox
(b) Outline three effects of the revolution of the earth.62
12. (a) List three landforms found in the upper course of a river valley
(b) With tha aid of diagram, describe the characteristics and mode of formation of an ox-
bow lake.
13. (a) List three types of mountains
(b) In what four ways are mountains important to man?
(C) Outline two problems caused by mountains.
14. (a) Define climate
(b) Describe the three climatic belts recognized by the greek system of classification
(c) Outline three reasons why kopper's system of climatic classifaction is the most widely
accepted65
15.(a) List the features of coastal erosion
(b) With the aid of diagrams, describe the characteristics and mode of formation of a
beach
