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.

86.

Africa has the largest potential reserve of hydro-electric power in the world because

A.

it is surrounded by large oceans

B.

many of the areas are not accessible

C.

it has copious rainfall and many water falls

D.

Africans have not developed the use of hydro-electric

Correct answer is A

It is of no doubt that Africa has the highest potential reserves of hydro-electric power because it is surrounded by large oceans.

87.

Which of the following is a major boost of tourism?

A.

adequate publicity about natural scenery

B.

variation in mode of transportation

C.

higher dependency ratio of the population

D.

specialization in labour force

Correct answer is A

When a country publicies the view, and natural features, it would give the people an impression of how it looks like.

88.

The world's greatest gold producer is

A.

South Africa

B.

Ghana

C.

Nigeria

D.

Canada

Correct answer is B

After a temporary set back in 2021 due to a sharp decline in output, Ghana has reclaimed its position as the top Gold producer

89.

Jos plateau is an example of a

A.

Basalt plateau

B.

Volcanic plateau

C.

Plutonic plateau

D.

Tectonic plateau

Correct answer is B

Jos plateau is a Volcanic plateau . It possess volcanic features such as a dome, single vents and clusters of 3-4 cones aligned.

90.

When weathering occurs on hill slopes, rock debris usually pile up at the bottom of the hill slope to form

A.

creep

B.

levee

C.

pebbles

D.

scrcee

Correct answer is D

Scree is a collection of broken rock fragments at the base pf a cliff or other steep rocky mass that has accumulated through periodic rockfall.