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.

121.

River regime is best described as the

A.

seasonal variation in the volume of water in a river

B.

period a river overflows its bank

C.

amount of load a river carries

D.

rate at which a river flows

Correct answer is D

The river regime generally describes the character of the typical fluctuations of a flow of a river, but can also refer to the mathematical relationship between the river discharge and its width, depth and slope

122.

The broad-leafed evergreen and dense equatorial forest of the Amazon basin is called

A.

blanos

B.

campos

C.

selvas

D.

pampas

Correct answer is C

Amazon rainforest is located in south America. It covers an area of 5,500,000 sq km. Broad-leaf evergreen trees are found in this forest. This forest is also known as selva

123.

Which of the following criteria is used to classify settlements into rural or urban?

A.

age

B.

function

C.

site

D.

location

Correct answer is B

The foundation for classifying settlement is based on the functions which they perform. i.e the socio-cultural features which enables human activities to strive.

124.

The best solution to the rapid depletion of forest resources in West Africa is to

A.

reserve hectares of land for plantations

B.

Introduce forest conservation techniques

C.

Import wood from other countries

D.

Employ more forest guards

Correct answer is B

Introducing forest conservation techniques will greatly reduce forest depletion.

125.

Which of the following countries is located in North Africa.

A.

Zaire

B.

Ruwanda

C.

Namibia

D.

Algeria

Correct answer is D

Algeria is a country located under the UN sub-region of North Africa.