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.

96.

Which of the following is not a problem militating against political and economic integration in West Africa?

A.

currency

B.

political instability

C.

powerful colonial economic ties

D.

religion

Correct answer is A

Political and economic integration can be hindered by powerful colonial ties, religion and political instability but currency should not be an obstacle because there should be an established exchange rate.

97.

The instrument used to measure relative humidity is called

A.

hygrometer

B.

anemometer

C.

barometer

D.

thermometer

Correct answer is A

The instrument used to measure relative humidity is called hygrometer. The hygrometer consist of wet and dry bulb thermometer placed side by side in the sterensonscreen.

98.

Which of the following is associated with savanna vegetation?

A.

shallow-rooted trees

B.

Trees that grow throughout the year

C.

dense vegetation

D.

scrub

Correct answer is D

Savannas represents the vast majority of the areas which are characterised by a layerof perenial herbaceous plants, such as sedges with varrying degree of scrubs

99.

Crater lakes are usually associated with areas

A.

that have heavy fault lines

B.

that have active volcanoes

C.

that have extinct volcanoes

D.

where subsidence has taken place

Correct answer is C

A crater lake is usually considered as a dormant volcano. They tend to have a steep-sided conical form

100.

Urban type of settlement is best described as

A.

isolated

B.

dispersed

C.

nucleated

D.

nucleated

Correct answer is B

An urban settlement is where displaced population settle within agglomeration such as a town or city. People are mainly involved in secondary and tertiary activities like manufacturing and construction. Additionally, dispersed settlement is one of the main types of settlement pattern used to classify rural settlement.