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.

1,561.

The savanna lands of East Africa are best known for their

A.

wildlife

B.

rich mineral resources

C.

inter-ethnic wars

D.

large rivers

E.

industries

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,562.

Which of the following does not explain the poor development of inland waterways in Africa?

A.

Lack of goods to carry along the routes

B.

Presence of rapids and waterfalls

C.

Obstruction by floating vegetation

D.

High seasonality of the rivers

E.

Crossing of many political boundaries by the rivers

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,563.

The southern most latitude in Africa is approximately

A.

200S

B.

300S

C.

350S

D.

400S

E.

450S

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,564.

Trade among west African countries is less developed mainly because

A.

they were ruled by different colonial powers which created a barrier to communication

B.

the products of one country are basically similar to those of the others

C.

there are no international railway lines to transport the bulky items of trade across the borders

D.

of ethnic sentiments of people in one country against the other

E.

no west African country has surpluses of commodities to export to the other countries

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,565.

Which of the following is true of manufacturing industries in Nigeria?

A.

Most of them produce consumer goods

B.

Large quantities of their products are exported

C.

They depend entirely on local raw materials

D.

They were established in pre-colonial times

E.

They are evenly distributed throughout the country

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.