Jamb Geography Past Questions (2012)
This 2012 JAMB Geography past paper provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring university students to test their knowledge and preparedness for the UTME. It features a comprehensive mix of questions designed to assess understanding across various geographical domains.
About This Exam
This 2012 JAMB Geography past paper provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring university students to test their knowledge and preparedness for the UTME. It features a comprehensive mix of questions designed to assess understanding across various geographical domains.
Topics Covered
Exam Structure
- Question Formatmcq
- Total Questions50
- Estimated Duration17 minutes
- Difficulty LevelMedium
Learning Objectives
- •Understand and interpret topographical maps, including scale and landforms.
Prerequisites
A foundational understanding of basic geography concepts typically covered in secondary school curricula is recommended. Familiarity with map reading skills and data interpretation is beneficial.
Sample Questions
Get a taste of what to expect in the full exam.
The standard railway gauge is most common in
North America and Europe
Europe and Africa
Africa and North America
South America and Africa
In Nigeria, the major products that are taken to the north from the south are
beef, onions, groundnut grains
plantains, garri, kolanut, palm oil
oranges, vegetables and iron
potatoes, rice and onions
Petroleum is extracted in Nigeria by
drilling
refining
mining
dredging
The coral deposits marked M are called
barrier lakes
barrier reefs
barrier shelves
barrier islands
The phenomenon of change in direction of wave fronts as they approach the sea shore is known as
wave refraction
tidal wave movement
wave drifting
retrogradation
Rocks that are composed of particles derived from previously existing rocks are referred to as
metamorphic rocks
intrusive igneous rocks
sedimentary rocks
extrusive igneous rocks
The texture of the soil depends on the constituent materials
sand, silt and humus
sand, clay and stones
sand, silt and clay
sand, clay and quartz
The distribution of settlements in the area is mostly influenced by
roads
minerals
gradient
vegetation
The length between two points on a topographical map is . What is the actual distance between them if the scale of the map is ?
In the pie chart, Zaire accounts for about
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How to Prepare
Key Preparation Tips
- Thoroughly review each question and its explanation to understand the underlying geographical principles.
Mistakes to Avoid
- •Misinterpreting map scales or symbols.
Success Criteria
Achieving a high score (e.g., 70% or above) indicates a strong grasp of the tested geography concepts and readiness for the JAMB UTME.
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