Geography Exam Questions for SS3 Second Term with Answers

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Introduction to Geography

Before we venture into Past Geography Exam Questions for SS3 Second term, here’s a brief introduction to the subject:

Geography is one of the most exciting and practical subjects you’ll ever study. It takes you on a journey around the world without leaving your classroom. You get to learn about mountains, rivers, deserts, and even the bustling cities we live in. Geography helps you understand how the Earth works and how we, as humans, interact with it every day. It’s not just about memorizing maps—it’s about solving real-life problems like climate change, pollution, and managing the resources we all depend on. Studying geography opens your eyes to the beauty of our planet and your role in making it better.

Geography Exam Questions for SS3 Second Term

Geography Exam Questions for SS1 First Term are divided into two parts:

• Part One
• Part Two

The first part, namely, Part One is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the part. Part Two is the theory part, and students are expected to answer only two (2) questions, choosing one from each part.

Note that what you have below are SS3 Geography Second Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 2nd term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard examinations.

PART One: OBJECTIVE TEST

Study the Map of Dambo District and use it to answer questions 1 – 10.

1. The scale of the map in representative fraction (R.F) is
a. 1: 200,000
b. 1:150,000
c. 1: 50,000
d. 1: 100,000

2. Line A – B in the mapped area can best be described as
a. convex slope
b. uniform slope
c. dip slope
d. concave slope

3. What is the approximate distance between the settlement of Dambo and Hume by road?
a. 10km           b. 15km
c. 20km           d. 26km

4. The South-eastern corner of the mapped area is
a. poorly drained
b. a plantation
c. a lake
d. an ocean

5. The highest point of the mapped area is found in the
a. Southwest      b. Southeast
c. Northeast       d. Northwest

6. The most popular means of transportation in the mapped area is
a. river         b. footpath
c. air            d. road

7. Hume Settlement can best be described as a
a. Linear             b. nucleated
c. dispersed        d. nodal

8. The bearing of Ilo from Hume is about
a. 330°             b. 210°
c. 145°             d. 35°

9. All the following are man-made features found in the mapped area except
a. dams          b. bridges
c. roads          d. settlements

10. What is the drainage of river Agbo?
a. annular        b. radial
c. trellis            d. dendritic

11. The planet that moves in a clockwise direction is called
a. Venus          b. Uranus
c. Jupiter         d. Mars

Use the climatic data of Station X below to answer questions 12 – 14

12. Which month in the station has the highest rainfall?
a. January           b. October
c. July                 d. September

13. What is the annual rainfall for Station X?
a. 1511mm           b. 1504mm
c. 1254mm           d. 1160mm

14. Calculate the range of temperature.
a. 2°C               b. 15°C
c. 12°C             d. 14°C

15. The rock that has the capacity to retain underground water is
a. impermeable    b. crystalline
c. Compact           d. permeable

16. The temperature reading at the peak of a mountain is 6 °C. What will be the temperature at the foot, if the height is 3,000 metres above the seas level?
a. 55°C               b. 13.5°C
c. 25.5°C            d. 35.5°C

17. The sun is overhead at the tropic of Capricorn on the
a. March 21
b. December 22
c. September 23
d. June 21

18. Which of the following is a depositional feature in the arid area?
a. Bachan
b. Zengens
c. Rock pedestals
d. Yardang

19. Sharp pinnacles that hang on the roof of a cave are called
a. Pillars                b. Stalactite
c. Stalagmite         d. dolines

20. The time at G.M.T. is 10.00am. What will be the time 30°\text{E}?
a. 8:00 am           b. 8:00 pm
c. 12:00 am         d. 12:00 pm

21. All are features produced in the upper course of a river except
a. waterfalls          b. potholes
c. ox-bow lake      d. river capture

22. On March 21 each year, all in the Southern Hemisphere experience
a. complete daylight for 14hours
b. partial darkness
c. equal length of day and night
d. longer period of twilight

23. Disintegrated rock particles that are found at the foot of rocks are called
a. Talus             b. pieces
c. dunes            d. exfoliation

24. A feature produced by water in the desert is called
a. barchans          b. zengens
c. yandang           d. wadis

25. The part of the earth that contains the Sial and the Sima is
a. Crust             b. Core
c. Mantle           d. Hydrosphere

26. The type of Plateau that is formed in-between ranges is called
a. Dissected          b. intermont
c. Tableland           d. volcanic

27. Which of the following element of weather is matched with the wrong measuring instrument?
a. humidity and barometer
b. rainfall and rain gauge
c. sunshine and sundial
d. wind speed and anemometer

28. All are evidence to prove that the earth is spherical except
a. circumnavigation
b. ship visibility
c. seasons
d. lunar eclipse

29. Isoyet is to rainfall as Isobar is to
a. sunshine         b. cloudiness
c. pressure          d. temperature

30. The passage through magma used to reach the earth’s surface is called
a. hole               b. lava
c. magma          d. vent

31. Which of these is not a feature produced by Fold mountain?
a. anticline          b. syncline
c. limbs               d. horst

32. The most abundant gas in the atmosphere is
a. oxygen
b. neon
c. carbon dioxide
d. nitrogen

33. In the Northern Hemisphere, Summer Solstice is experienced in
a. September 23        b. June 21
c. December 22         d. March 21

34. All are features produced by glacier except
a. U-shaped valley
b. truncated spurs
c. Tombolo
d. cirque

35. Which of the following are the possible causes of soil erosion? i) bush burning ii) overgrazing iii) reafforestations iv) excavation
a. i and ii only
b. i, ii and iv only
c. i, ii and iii only
d. i, ii, iii and iv only

36. If the population of a country is about 50,000,000 people, and the land area is about 5,000,000 km², what is the population density?
a. 50 person per km²
b. 20person per km²
c. 30 person per km²
d. 40 person per km²

37. Which of these mountain types is described as the lighthouse of Mediterranean?
a. block               b. fold
c. volcanic           d. residual

38. When was the ECOWAS formed?
a. 1970            b. 1974
c. 1975            d. 1973

39. The financial headquarter of ECOWAS is located in
a. Dakar           b. Abuja
c. Accra            d. Lome

40. Which of the following factors does not influence population distribution?
a. climate           b. relief
c. soil                 d. sex ratio

41. The busiest sea route is
a. North Atlantic
b. South Atlantic
c. Panama canal
d. South Pacific

42. When two or more towns comes together but each still maintains its culture, this describes
a. Megalopoly
b. Towns
c. Hamlet
d. Conurbation

43. Group of stars are known as
a. Cluster           b. Galaxy
c. Satellite          d. Eclipse

44. The reasons for siting industries in the urban areas include all except
a. unemployment
b. employment
c. revenue
d. foreign exchange

45. Outwash plains are produced by
a. wind           b. wave
c. ice               d. water

46. The instrument used in measuring earthquake shock is
a. barometer           b. wind vane
c. seismograph       d. sundial

47. The type of rainfall that occurs when two air masses with different densities meet is called
a. Conventional
b. Orographic
c. Relief
d. Cyclonic

48. The River Niger flows through all except
a. Mali
b. Niger Republic
c. Togo
d. Nigeria

49. When two towns are 60° apart, what will be their time?
a. 5 hours            b. 4hours
c. 3 hours            d. 2 hours

50. A piece of land incompletely surrounded by water is called
a. Peninsular        b. Island
c. Lake                 d. Confluence

PART TWO: GEOGRAPHY 2 (HUMAN AND REGIONAL)

INSTRUCTION: Answer four (4) questions in all, choosing two (2) from each part.

PART A: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

Answer Any Two.

1. a) Define the following:
i) Settlement
ii) Urbanization
b) State five differences between the rural and the urban settlements.
c) State any four problems of urbanization.

2. a) What is Migration?
b) State any six forms of migration.
c) State any three effects each on the:
i) source
ii) destination

3. a) State any two commodities each that Nigeria imports and exports.
b) State any two countries that Nigeria trade with and their trade routes.
c) State and explain any four reasons why countries must trade.
d) State any four importance of trade.

PART Two: REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY

Answer Any Two.

4. a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria, in it mark and name:
i) one area for cocoa cultivation.
ii) one area for cotton cultivation.
iii) one area for palm oil cultivation.
iv) In each, indicate an important town.
b) State and explain any three physical factors that affect plantation agriculture in Nigeria.
c) State any four problems of plantation agriculture in Nigeria.

5. a) Define Tourism.
b) State and explain any five factors that favour tourism in Nigeria.
c) State any four important touristic sites in Nigeria.
d) State any four advantages of tourism in Nigeria.

6. a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria, in it mark and name:
i) River Niger and River Benue.
ii) One natural and one man-made lake.
iii) one country that shares a common boundary with Nigeria in the North.
b) State and explain any four factors that hinders the utilization of Nigerian rivers.

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Answers to Geography Exam Questions for SS3 Second Term

Answers to Part One (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective part of the Geography exam questions for SS3 Second term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective part of Geography Exam Questions for SS3 Second term. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any question you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to PART TWO (Theory)

SECTION A: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

1a(i) Settlement:
Settlement is a place where people live permanently. It may consist of houses, roads and other social amenities.

1a(ii) Urbanization:
Urbanization is the process by which rural areas develop into towns and cities due to increase in population, industries and social activities.

1b. Five Differences Between Rural and Urban Settlements

1c. Four Problems of Urbanization

• Overpopulation and congestion.
• Increase in crime rate.
• Environmental pollution.
• Unemployment and housing shortage.

2a. Migration:
Migration is the movement of people from one place to another for temporary or permanent settlement.

2b. Six Forms of Migration

• Rural–urban migration.
• Urban–rural migration.
• International migration.
• Internal migration.
• Seasonal migration.
• Voluntary migration.

2c(i). Three Effects of Migration on the Source Area

• Reduction in population.
• Loss of skilled labour.
• Reduction in unemployment pressure.

2c(ii). Three Effects of Migration on the Destination Area

• Increase in population.
• Pressure on social amenities.
• Availability of labour force.

3a. Two Commodities Nigeria Imports and Exports

Imports:

• Machinery
• Vehicles

Exports:

• Crude oil
• Cocoa

3b. Two Countries Nigeria Trades With and Their Trade Routes

• United Kingdom — Atlantic Ocean route.
• United States of America — Atlantic Ocean route.

3c. Four Reasons Why Countries Must Trade

• Differences in natural resources: Countries trade because resources are unevenly distributed.
• Differences in climate: Some products can only grow in certain climatic conditions.
• Technological differences: Advanced countries produce manufactured goods needed by developing countries.
• Need for foreign exchange: Countries trade to earn foreign currencies.

3d. Four Importance of Trade

• It generates revenue for the government.
• It creates employment opportunities.
• It encourages international cooperation.
• It improves the standard of living.

SECTION B: REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY

4a. Outline Map of Nigeria
The map should show and label:

• Cocoa cultivation area — Ondo State (Important town: Akure).
• Cotton cultivation area — Kano State (Important town: Kano).
• Palm oil cultivation area — Rivers State (Important town: Port Harcourt).

4b. Three Physical Factors Affecting Plantation Agriculture in Nigeria

• Climate: Adequate rainfall and temperature favour plantation farming.
• Relief: Flat or gently sloping land encourages mechanized farming.
• Soil: Fertile and well-drained soils support good crop yield.

4c. Four Problems of Plantation Agriculture in Nigeria

• Lack of capital.
• Pest and disease attack.
• Poor transportation system.
• Unfavourable weather conditions.

5a. Tourism:
Tourism is the movement of people from one place to another for leisure, recreation or relaxation.

5b. Five Factors That Favour Tourism in Nigeria

• Good climate: Pleasant weather encourages tourist activities.
• Availability of tourist attractions: Waterfalls, beaches and game reserves attract visitors.
• Good transport network: Roads and airports make movement easier.
• Government support: Government policies and promotion encourage tourism.
• Peace and security: Tourists prefer safe environments.

5c. Four Important Tourist Sites in Nigeria

• Yankari Game Reserve.
• Obudu Cattle Ranch.
• Zuma Rock.
• Olumo Rock.

5d. Four Advantages of Tourism in Nigeria

• It generates foreign exchange.
• It creates employment opportunities.
• It promotes national unity.
• It encourages infrastructural development.

6a. Outline Map of Nigeria
The map should show and label:

• River Niger and River Benue.
• Natural lake — Lake Chad.
• Man-made lake — Kainji Lake.
• One country bordering Nigeria in the North — Niger Republic.

6b. Four Factors Hindering the Utilization of Nigerian Rivers

• Presence of rapids and waterfalls: These obstruct navigation.
• Seasonal fluctuation in water volume: Some rivers become shallow during dry season.
• Siltation: Deposition of sediments reduces river depth.
• Aquatic weeds: Weeds hinder transportation and fishing activities.

How to Pass Geography Exam Questions for SS3 Second Term

Geography is one subject that becomes very easy when students understand maps, diagrams, climates, relief features, transportation, trade, vegetation and calculations. Many students fail Geography because they try to cram everything without understanding the topics properly. To pass SS3 Geography Second Term examination, you must study wisely and practice regularly.