Geography questions and answers

Geography Questions and Answers

So you think you know the world around you? Challenge yourself and learn new things with these Geography questions and answers. This Test is ideal for fellows preparing for Geography exams or just for your general knowledge and fun.

581.

The Stevenson's screen is raised about one meter above the ground in order to avoid

A.

the influence of strong winds

B.

the heat from the ground

C.

the effects of nearby trees

D.

rain drops entering it

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

582.

An example of a landform produced by glaciation is

A.

horizon

B.

an ox-bow lake

C.

a cirque

D.

a sand-dune

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

583.

An igneous rock with distinct grains of mica, fieldspar and quartz is

A.

schist

B.

basalt

C.

granite

D.

rhyolite

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

584.

The sex ratio of any population may be affected by

A.

mortality

B.

migration

C.

morbidity

D.

fertility

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

585.

The group of hardwoods that are suitable for railway sleepers in Nigeria is

A.

pine, fir and mahogamy

B.

mahogamy, obeche and iroko

C.

gmelina, teak and spruce

D.

obeche, mahogamy and pine

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.