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.

66.

The world's greatest gold producer is

A.

South Africa

B.

Ghana

C.

Nigeria

D.

Canada

Correct answer is B

After a temporary set back in 2021 due to a sharp decline in output, Ghana has reclaimed its position as the top Gold producer

67.

When weathering occurs on hill slopes, rock debris usually pile up at the bottom of the hill slope to form

A.

creep

B.

levee

C.

pebbles

D.

scrcee

Correct answer is D

Scree is a collection of broken rock fragments at the base pf a cliff or other steep rocky mass that has accumulated through periodic rockfall.

68.

The sparse population in the middle belt of West Africa can be traced to all of the following except

A.

inter-ethnic war

B.

tsetse fly infestation

C.

Arab slave trade in the North

D.

concentration of industries

Correct answer is D

Inter-ethnic war, Arab slave trade and tsetse fly infestation will lead to a decrease in population but concentration of industries would rather increase the population

69.

Soil erosion by action of rain can be caused y all the following except

A.

scanty vegetation

B.

aridity

C.

tropical rainstorms

D.

steep slopes

Correct answer is B

Aridity is a long term lack of rainfall or moisture. Soil erosion cannot take place in an srid area.

70.

Which of the following is not a plantation crop?

A.

cocoa

B.

oil palm

C.

rubber

D.

rye

Correct answer is D

Rye is not a plantation crop. Plantation crops are perennial crops that are grown on a large scale by an individual or a company.