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.

801.

Which of the following belongs to the upper course of river.

A.

Ox-bow lake

B.

Meander

C.

V-shaped valley

D.

Artificial embankment

Correct answer is C

V-shaped valley is formed as a result of vertical erosion of a river which makes it deeper with step sides because the water as active in following
Ox-blow lakes are crescent-shaped lakes formed by running water flowing through a meander neck. It is formed at the lower course of a river
Meanders are found at the middle course of a river network
Artificial embankment is a long artificial mound of stone or earth, built to hold back water

802.

Which of the following is not most suitable in chain survey?

A.

irregular slopes

B.

rocky environments

C.

embarkment areas

D.

plain topography

Correct answer is D

answer is D, all other options are wrong because they are not too suitable for chain survey to their land forms(topography)
Plain topography is the most suitable in chain survey because in chain survey, the only instruments required are a pair of compass and a scale rule. On the plain topography there is no bend or contour which makes the setting of compass easy and chain throwing not be stressful

803.

Use the diagram below to answer the question that follows:
The textual class that can hold the greatest amount of moisture is

A.

sand

B.

sand loam

C.

clay loam

D.

clay

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

804.

Shiroro is located in

A.

Cameroon

B.

Kenya

C.

Ghana

D.

Nigeria

Correct answer is D

Shiroro dam is located in Nigeria at river Kaduna
Cameroon has the Edea dam, Ghana has the Akosombo dam while kenya has the seven forks dam in river Tana in Kenya

805.

They are very expensive to construct, they are not flexible spillage can occur in cause of damage. These are the demerits of what type of transport?

A.

Pipelines

B.

Transmission lines

C.

Roads

D.

Rope ways

Correct answer is A

Pipelines carry petroleum products and when damaged, spillage occurs. They are also not flexible as their paths are specific and also are made of metals which is very costly.
Transmission lines carry electric power, roads are flexible, rope ways are not expensive to construct