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.

61.

Which of the following is a feature of heavy industries?

A.

capital intensive

B.

small scale plants

C.

consumer goods production

D.

low turn-over

Correct answer is A

Features of a heavy industry
-It is usually a large scale plant
-It has high turn-overs
-Products of heavy industries are usually heavy e.g ships, iron etc.

62.

Under the Greek system of climate classification, the world is divided into

A.

hot, temperate and dry zones

B.

temperate, fridgid and hot zones

C.

torrid, equatorial and tropical zones

D.

torrid, temperate and frigid zones

Correct answer is D

Greek system of classification of climate is one of the earliest, ordinary and rough climate Classification put forward by the greek people . The basis for the Greek classification is temperature.

63.

Great Britain and Germany are trading partners of west African countries from

A.

Western Europe

B.

South America

C.

North America

D.

The far east

Correct answer is A

Great Britain and German are present in the Western part of the European continent.

64.

Africa has the largest potential reserve of hydro-electric power in the world because

A.

it is surrounded by large oceans

B.

many of the areas are not accessible

C.

it has copious rainfall and many water falls

D.

Africans have not developed the use of hydro-electric

Correct answer is A

It is of no doubt that Africa has the highest potential reserves of hydro-electric power because it is surrounded by large oceans.

65.

Which of the following is a major boost of tourism?

A.

adequate publicity about natural scenery

B.

variation in mode of transportation

C.

higher dependency ratio of the population

D.

specialization in labour force

Correct answer is A

When a country publicies the view, and natural features, it would give the people an impression of how it looks like.