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.

141.

Kossou Dam is located on River

A.

Volta

B.

Bandama

C.

Ginene

D.

Nile

Correct answer is B

The kossou dam is an embankment dam that impounds the Bandama River.

142.

The coastal regions of Sierra leonne record an annual rainfall of over

A.

3,000 mm

B.

4,000 mm

C.

5,000 mm

D.

6,500 mm

Correct answer is B

Annuals rainfall in Sierra Leone coastal regions is over 4,000m, which makes it the wettest country in West Africa.

143.

Exports from Mali are most likely to pass through the Sea port at

A.

Lagos

B.

Dakar

C.

Banjul

D.

Abidjan

Correct answer is D

Abidjan in cote d'Ivoire has been Mali's main seaport handling as much.

144.

A settlement located where two rivers meet is called a

A.

nucleated settlement

B.

confluence town

C.

linear settlement

D.

nodal town

Correct answer is B

Confluence town is a place where two or more rivers join together to form a single channel.

145.

Which of the following statements is true of the North Atlantic Sea route?

A.

It is the busiest sea route

B.

It links Nigeria with Europe

C.

Goods carried on the route include grains

D.

It links North America with Europe

Correct answer is A

The North Atlantic Sea route is the busiest sea route in the world with one fourth of the world foreign trade moving on it.