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.

161.

The following are the importance of highland in Nigeria except

A.

occupy good land

B.

settlement sites

C.

source of minerals

D.

source of rivers

Correct answer is B

Highlands are not a source of settlement site in Nigeria.

162.

In Nigeria, which of the following vegetation zones is best known for timber exploitation?

A.

Fresh water swamp forest

B.

Fresh water swamp forest

C.

Montane vegetation

D.

Rain forest

Correct answer is D

Timber exploitation in Nigeria mainly occurs in the tropical rainforests.

163.

Sparse population in the middle belt of Nigeria can not be attributed to

A.

Absence of major industries

B.

Absence of major minerals

C.

Poor soil

D.

Slave trade

Correct answer is B

Sparse population in the Middle Belt can be attributed to European slave trade in the south.

164.

Which of the following gives the correct full meaning of G.I.S?

A.

Geographic Internet Solution

B.

Geographic Internet System

C.

Geographic Information Spread

D.

Geographic Information System

Correct answer is D

G.I.S means Geographic Information System

165.

An important mineral deposit in south Africa which has attracted a large number of white settler is

A.

Iron in Durban

B.

Copper in Cape Town

C.

Gold in Witwatersrand

D.

Aluminium in Johannessburg

Correct answer is D

Africa leads the whole world in the production of gold. South Africa is the largest producer of gold.