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.

771.

Study the map and answer the question. The Area covered by the map is approximately

A.

125km\(^2\)

B.

100km\(^2\)

C.

95km\(^2\)

D.

115km\(^2\)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

772.

Use the information given in the chart and answer the question. An alternative graphic method that can be used to depict the same information is the

A.

Divided rectangle

B.

Chloroplath

C.

Dot map

D.

Proportional circle

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

773.

Use the information given in the chart and answer the question. If the total population of the city is 500,000 what is the population of ward 4?

A.

75,000

B.

125,000

C.

100,000

D.

150,000

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

774.

Honshes industrial area in Japan is noted for

A.

the capital of Japan

B.

ship building and fertile manufacturing

C.

coal mining and production

D.

chemical production

Correct answer is B

ship building and textile manufacturing. Japan is one of the largest industrial regions in asia

775.

Deforestation occurs when one of the following happens except

A.

trees are cut down for agricultural purpose

B.

trees are cut down for limber

C.

bush is subjected to excessive burning and grazing

D.

shifting cultivation is practised

Correct answer is D

Shifting cultivation occurs when a piece of land is left fallow for a while, mostly within a farming season for cultivation to be done on another piece of land. That has no damaging effect on the forest.
When trees are cut down for agricultural purposes, timber production and during excessive bush burning and grazing, the forest is often lost or reduced as there will be reduction in the numbers of trees available.
This often lead to erosion and desert enroachment