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.
Which of the following rocks is organically formed?
coal
grit
shale
gypsum
Correct answer is C
Shale rocks are made of clay-sized particles and have a laminated appearance. They are a type of organica sedimentary rock.
Plateaux formed together with fold mountains are best described as
dissected
tactonic
intermoutau
piedmout
Correct answer is C
Fold mountains are usually created where two of earth's tectonic plates are prushed
A settlement where two rivers meet is called a
nodal town
linear settlement
nucleated settlement
confluence town
Correct answer is D
A confluence is the meeting of two or more bodies of water. It refers to the point where two streams flow together, merging into a singke stream.
Which of the following has the highest salinity?
Dead sea
Mediterranean sea
Red sea
South Atlantic ocean
Correct answer is A
The dead sea is a lake. It is also called the salt sea. The Dead sea is the world's saltiest water body with 33.7% salinity.
Nigeria major export commodity is
cocoa
petroleum
coal
cotton
Correct answer is B
Nigeria's biggest export is crude oil, a commodity that represents over three-quaters(78.7%) of its total exported goods by value.