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.

736.

One of the leading industrial nations of the world ranking second in manufacturing output after the USA is__________

A.

Germany

B.

Britain

C.

Japan

D.

Russia

Correct answer is C

Manufacturing industry in Japan is the most diversified with various advanced industries which are exceedingly successful. Japan's major export industries includes automobiles, consumer electronics, computers, semiconductors, and iron and steel. Additionally, key industries in Japan's economy are mining, nonferrous metals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, bioindustry, shipbuilding, aerospace, textiles, and processed foods

737.

If the time in New York (75°W) is 5.00pm, The time in Nigeria(15°E) will be

A.

9.00am

B.

9.00pm

C.

11.00pm

D.

11.00am

Correct answer is C

15° = 1 hour, therefore, 75°W = 5 hours, and also, 15°E = 1 hour

  Therefore, 75°W + 15°E (5 hours + 1 hour) = 6 hours.

  For the time in Nigeria when the time in New York is 5:00pm

  5:00pm+6 hours = 11:00 pm

738.

A type of land-form that is associated with large scale orogeny is a

A.

Fold mountain

B.

Residual mountain

C.

Block mountain

D.

Volcanic mountain

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

739.

The greatest volcanic regions of Africa are found in

A.

The maghrib

B.

Kenya and Tanzania

C.

The camerouns

D.

Sudan and Ethiopia

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

740.

A desert country which has a high population density supported by irrigation is___________

A.

Niger

B.

Egypt

C.

Sudan

D.

Kuwait

Correct answer is B

A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life