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.

131.

One of the disadvantages of water transport is that it

A.

causes atmospheric pollution

B.

is used for carrying agricultural commodities only

C.

is not flexible

D.

cannot carry bulky goods

Correct answer is C

The use of different sized vessels at the different position due to difference in depth of water volumes call for drainage of goods and delay in delivering of cargo.

132.

In the desert region the most prominent agent of erosion is

A.

Thunder storms

B.

Rain fall

C.

Rivers

D.

Wind

Correct answer is D

Wind is a notable agent of weathering and erosion in many deserts.

133.

Which of the following lakes owes its origin mainly to faulting?

A.

Lake Chad

B.

Lake Superior

C.

Lake Malawi

D.

Lake Victoria

Correct answer is C

Lake Malawi was formed as a result of the East African rifl.

134.

Which of the following towns is not a precolonial town

A.

Ilorin

B.

Bida

C.

Enugu

D.

Ibadan

Correct answer is C

Enugu is not a pre-colonial town.

135.

Which of the following zones is the least industrialized in Nigeria?

A.

Lokoja - Ajaokuta

B.

Lagos - Ikeja

C.

Port harcourt - Aba

D.

Abeokuta - Ibadan

Correct answer is A

Lokoja - Ajaokuta is the least industrial concentration of the listed zones.