GEOGRAPHY EXAM QUESTIONS SS1 SECOND TERM

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***SECOND TERM* SS1 GEOGRAPHY *EXAM QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM***

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SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY DURATION: 2HRS CLASS: SSS 1

SECTION A: Instruction: Answer all question in this section

Geography is a________ subject A. Social Science B. Science C. Humanity D. Arts
The word Geography is coined from ________ word A. Latin B. English C. Greek D. Yoruba
The following subject are related to Geography except_______ A. Agric Science B. Biology C. French D. Chemistry
The following career are related to Geography except_______ A. Aviation B. Military Studies C. Management D. Tailoring
The following are function of a village except_______ A. Agricultural Function B. Fishing C. Small Seale Shopping D. Industrial
A town is formed from combination of several _______ A. Village B. Local Government C. State D. Countries
Lagos state is bounded in the west by the _______ A. Republic of Benin B. Atlantic Ocean C. Ibadan D. Ikorodu
The solar system consists of the and ______ A. Sun and Nine Planets B. Sun and Moon C. Sun and Stars D. Sun and Orbits
All the planet revolve around the sun in ______ A. Axis B. Orbit C. Satellite D. Elliptical Orbit
The sun is in the centre of the______ A. Moon B. Planet C. Galaxy D. Stars
The surface temperature of the sun is ______A. 600^oc B. 60,000^oc C. 6000^oc D. 60^oc
_____ is the hottest planet in the solar system A. Mercury B. Saturn C. Jupiter D. Uranus
_______ is believed to be the next planet after earth to have the possibility of supporting some planet life. A. Pluto B. Mars C. Venus D. Earth
_______ is the largest planet in the solar system is_______ A. Mercury B. Saturn C. Jupiter D. Uranus
Equatorial circumference of the earth is ________ A. 40.083km B. 40.085km C. 40.722km D.40.086km
_______ is regarded as the “earth twin” A. Pluto B. Venus C. Mars D. Saturn
The following are evidence to proof the earth spherity except. A. Sunrise and Sunset B. Circular Horizon C. Planetary Bodies D. Earth Rotation
Circumnavigation was carried out between ______ and _______ A. 1519 – 1522 B. 1517 – 1523 C. 1519 – 1524 D. 1519 – 1520
_______ is the time when the mid-day sun is directly overhead at the equator A. Solstices B. Equinoxes C. Rotation D. Revolution
The solstices occur on ______ and ______ A. December 22and June 21 B. May 22 and July 10 C. December 22 and June 23 D. September 21 and March 15
On December 22^nd the sun overhead at the tropic of ______ A. Cancer B. Arctic C. Capricorn D. Antarctic
During equinoxes all places have _______ and ______ A. Darkness B. 12hours light C. 24hours darkness D. Equal Day and Equal Night
There are ______ types of eclipse A. 3 B. 2 C. 4 D. 1
_____ divided the earth into two equal halves A. tropic of cancer B. Equator C. line of longitude D. Arctic circle
Line of latitude is also known as line of ______ A. Meridian B. Limit C. Lines of Parallel D. Standard time
The axis inclined at angle_____ A. 66 ½^o B. 23 ½ ^o C. 360^o D. 180^o
Nigeria is ______ degree ahead of G.M.T A. 30^OE B. 60^OE C. 15^OE D. 75^OE
One degree of latitude is approximately _____km____ on land. A. 111.1km B.110km C. 111Km D. 112km
Calculate the distance between the equator at 0^o and Egypt lat 30^o A. 33okm B 33.330km C. 30km D. 3.330km
______ is an imaginary line that run from north to south ____ A. Latitude B. Longitude C. Equator D. International date line
Important lines of longitude include the following except______ A. Longitude 0^oB. Long 100^oE C. 180^ow D. Long 60^o
What will be the time in Brazil (50^ow) when it is noon in London (0^O) A. 8.41am B. 8.42am C. 8.40am D. 8.44am
______ is the time generally adopted by a country A. Standard Time B. Date Line C. G.M.T D. Time Zone
The outer structure of the earth is made up of ________ Zone A. 2 B. 4 C. 3 D. 6
_______ is the solid portion of the earth A. Biosphere B. Hydrosphere C. Lithosphere D. mesosphere
_______ is the habitat of some living organisms A. Atmosphere B. Mesosphere C. Lithosphere D. Hydrosphere
Hydrosphere provides water for _____ uses A. Rivers B. Electricity C. Gases D. Domestic
The rock weathered form the ______ A. plants B. Animals C. Soil D. humus
The _____ is the innermost part of the earth A. Core B. Mantle C. Gas D. Atmosphere
The earth’s crust consist of ______ A. Stone B. Plants C. Rocks D. Animals
Igneous rocks are______ in structure A. Colorless B. Crystalline C. Layers D. Fossils
Another name for Volcanic Rock is_____ A. Intrusive B. Extrusive C. Molten Magma C. Cinders
Rocks formed from the remains of living organisms is _______ A. Organically B. Chemically C. Cereous D. Carbonaceous
______ rocks are changed rocks A. Sedimentary B. Metamorphic C. Igneous D. Marde
Mountain are great _____ land surfaces A. Elevated B. internal C. External D. Range
Mountain are classified according to their mock of ______ A. Resistance B. Color C. Formation D. Soils
Another name for plateaux is _____ A. Interment B. Tableland C. Basins C. Tectonic
Tectonic plateaux are formed as a result of ______ A. Horizontal movement B. Vertical movement C. Dissected D. Earth movement
There are ______ type of plateaux A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 6
Example of a tectonic plateaux are except _______ A. Decan Plateau B Mesetal Plateau C. Harz Plateau D. Jos Plateau

SECTION B

Instruction: Answer 3 in all questions 1 is compulsory

A. In details explain the meaning of Geography

B. State five importance of Geography

A. Outline the features of the sun

B. List the solar system accordingly

Mention and explain five evidence to proof the sphereity of the earth
Highlight the effect of Rotation of the Earth
Discuss five importance and disadvantage of plateau

SECOND TERM EXAMINATION

Examination malpractices may lead to a repeat of the subject or suspensions don’t be involved.

SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY DURATION: 2HRS CLASS: SSS 2

SECTION A

Instruction: Answer all question in this section

The temperature of the environment changes with_______ (a) erosion (b) altitude (c) mass wasting (d) longitude
The degree of longitude through which the earth spin within 3 hours is as (a) 15⁰(b) 30⁰ (c) 45⁰ (d) 60⁰
Which of the following rocks is sedimentary? (a) coal (b) gneiss (c) granite (d)marble
Granite rocks contain __________ (a) silica and aluminum (b) silica and iron (c) magnesium and copper (d) copper and bauxite
Chemical weathering can take place most effectively when the conditions are______ (a) cold and dry (b) hot and wet (c) cold and wet (d) hot and dry
The temperature at the foot of a mountain is 20⁰C. If the mountain is 6000 metres above sea level what will be the approximate temperature at the top of the mountain? (a) -190⁰C

(b) -160⁰C (c) 140⁰C (d) 190⁰C

The planet which revolves round the sun in a clockwise direction is______ (a) Jupiter (b) mars (c) Saturn (d) Uranus
What is the shape of the Earth? (a) Geoids (b) eclipse (c) round (d) cuboids
Which of the following processes is associated with the ejection of magma and other related materials from deep below the earth onto the earth’s surface? (a) folding

(b) sedimentation (c) metamorphism (d) vulcanicity

Which of the following features is of volcanic origin? (a) Sill (b) Zeugen (c) Loeses

(d) Gorge

Rocks in the inner core of the Earth are rich in________ (a) iron and nickel (b) nickel and magnesium (c) lead and iron (d) nickel and lead
Which type of rainfall occurs when two air masses of different temperature and other physical properties meet? (a) orographic (b) relief (c) cyclonic (d) convectional
Mountain of denudation is another term for __________ (a) volcanic mountain

(b) fold mountain (c) block mountain (d) residual mountain

When the moon comes in between the earth and the sun is a perfect straight line which of the following eclipse occurs? (a) partial (b) full (c) solar (d) lunar
Which of the following desert landforms is associated with wind deposition? (a) butte

(b) yardanes (c) wadi (d) barchans

Factors which influence the practice of irrigation include all except? (a) unreliable rainfall

(b) high rainfall (c) need for more food (b) presence of fertile soil

Which of the following is a service industry? (a) banking industry (b) food processing industry (c) cement industry (d) pharmaceutical industry
A negative effect of mineral exploitation is (a) afforestation (b) hydration (c) pollution

(d) oxidation

The system of agriculture which combines the growing of crop and rearing of animals is known as ______ (a) dairy farming mixed cropping (c) mixed farming (d) shifting cultivation
Which of the following statement is true of transhumance? (a) it is the seasonal migration of animals rears in mountain areas (b) it is practice by Europeans (c) it involves the growing of specialized crops (d) it is another name the mixed farming
Most rural Settlements in developing countries of Africa (a) are nucleated

(b) are dispersed (c) have druse transport network (d) have satellite towns

Which of the following environmental resources is non – renewable? (a) rain (b) mineral (c) water (d) oxygen
A town which is situated at the meeting point of roads is termed. (a) nodal

(b) Isolated (c) nucleated (d) gap

A major problem of air transportation in developing countries is (a) inadequate passengers

(b) slow speed (c) inadequate capital (d) inadequate space for cargo

All these factors determine what a country can produce except (a) size of the country

(b) technology (c) climate (d) natural endowment

Which of the following environmental hazards is prevalent in the coastal area?

(a) drought (b) deforestation (c) pollution (d) flooding

Commodities which are used in world trade exclude – (a) agricultural products

(b) manufactured goods (c) mineral resources (d) human trafficking

Which of the following criteria is not important in distinguishing between village and a town? (a) Geographical situation (b) population size (c) range of functions

(d) variety of activities

The instrument used for measuring humidity is_______ (a) barometer (b) hygrometer

Settlement in which building are arranged along the road or river channels are____________

(a) nodal settlement (b) nucleated settlement (c) linear settlement (d) isolated settlement

This second longest river in Nigeria is river_______ (a) R. Niger (b) R. Benue (c) R.Osse

(d) R. Owana

The most common mode of transportation in Nigeria is_______ (a) Road (b) Rail

The following ethnic groups are found in Nigeria except______ (a) Yoruba (b) Hausa (c) Igbo (d) Ewe
The main agricultural product of Eastern part of Nigeria is______ (a) Oil Palm (b) Coal

Plunge pool is a feature of _________ (a) R. meander (b) Upper course (c) middle course

(d) lower course

Which of the followings is a characteristic in igneous rock? (a) loose in composition (b) cry stalline in nature (c) contain fossils (d) changes
A plateau that is enclosed by two fold mountains is called________(a) a ilaxa plateau

(b) volcanic plateau (c) an interment plateau (d) dissected plateau

The following are problems resulting from exploitation of vegetation resources except

(a) climate change (b) depletion of forest products (c) disappearance of wild life

(d) flooding

Which of this statement is incorrect about rail transport in developing countries?

(a) capital intensive (b) flexibility (c) inadequate spare parts (d) poor time

The export trade of most west African countries consist of ____ (a) machineries (b) processed goods (c) primary products (d) dairy products
Which of the following features is found along the lower course of a river? (a) wind gap

(b) rapids (c) meanders (d) interlocking spur

Earthquake shocks are recorded by an instrument called_______ (a)radar (b) altimeter

An example of organically formed sedimentary rocks is _______ (a) limestone

(b) grit (c) rock salt (d) sandstone

Latitude 23 on means __________ (a) tropic of cancer (b) north poles (c) south poles (d) tropic of Capricorn
There are _________ types of mountains (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
Examples of fold mountains include the following except (a) Rokies (b) Himalayas (c) Andes (d) Adamawa mountain
Low death rate in a community helps population (a) decrease (b) increase (c) birth rate

(d) socialize