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.

781.

Use the map to answer the following question
The area marked O is a

A.

Iron mining area

B.

Salt spring

C.

Coal mining area

D.

Lime stone area

Correct answer is C

Enugu axis is one of the main coal mining states in Nigeria. Coal was discovered there in 1909

782.

Settlements where the people build their houses along routes are often called

A.

scattered settlements

B.

rural settlements

C.

linear settlements

D.

dispersed settlements

Correct answer is C

linear settlement is a settlement where people form their building in a long line mostly along transport routes

783.

The Ruhr valley of West Germany is noted for

A.

iron and steel industries

B.

food and drink industries

C.

raw materials processing industries

D.

building and construction industries

Correct answer is A

The answer is A The Ruhr valley in the late 180's is known for its iron production. it is the place in Germany where ammunitions were produced during the world war around 1820, hundreds of mills were produced in many workshops then, knives,tools and weapons were manufactured. iron ore was actually discovered in the Ruhr valley

784.

The introduction of materials that have negative impacts on t he ecosystem is known as

A.

combustion

B.

transpiration

C.

evaporation

D.

pollution

Correct answer is D

pollution is the process of making land,water,air, etc dirty and not safe or suitable to use. that makes it the right option

785.

The circulatory movement of water in the ocean which is continuous is

A.

riples

B.

currents

C.

waves

D.

Tsunamis

Correct answer is C

A wave is a continuous movement on water surface, usually in the ocean. Its is also said to be a moving ridge on the surface of the water.

Option A, ripples often occur on the surface of small liquids or a small body of water

Option B, currents is a continuous movements of water in one direction. When there is water erosion, the eroded water tends to move in a particular direction, that is an example of a current.

Tsunamis is a large oceanic wave caused by an earthquake under the sea. The question says circulatory movement of surface water which is continuous in the ocean, current, ripples and tsunamis are wrong as they do not fit as the right answer.