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.

741.

The two most important factors which account for the pattern of population distribution in West Africa are

A.

Economic prosperity and regional migration

B.

Economic prosperity and favourable physical conditions

C.

Favourable physical conditions and human inertia

D.

Historical antecedence and regional migration

Correct answer is C

Physical conditions determine the population distribution in Africa. The topography of an area, how favourable it is determine population distribution. People tend to move from a place to another if the condition is not favourable. Nomads for example move their cattles around for pastures to graze.

742.

British foreign investments are concentrated in

A.

EU countries

B.

Commonwealth countries

C.

Developed countries

D.

Commonwealth Nations

Correct answer is B

The commonwealth of nations, known as commonwealth is an inter governmental organisation of 53 member States that are mostly former territories of the British empire

743.

The dominant foreign exchange earner of Senegal is

A.

tourism

B.

groundnut

C.

fish

D.

iron-ore

Correct answer is B

Senegal main Exports are Oil (15% to talk export), phosphate (13%), gold (13%) and fish (10%)

744.

Which of these hazard would most like result directly from deforestation?

A.

soil erosion

B.

mass wasting

C.

drought

D.

water pollution

Correct answer is A

Deforestation, clearance, or clearing is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use.

745.

The oldest system of agriculture in Nigeria which now survives only in very remote areas is

A.

Bush fallowing

B.

mixed farming

C.

Shifting cultivation

D.

Market gardening

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.