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.

1,681.

Jos has a heavier rainfall than the other towns on the same latitude in Nigeria because it

A.

has lower temperatures

B.

is located on the windward side of a pleteau

C.

is located near the coast

D.

is located on the path od descending winds

E.

is located in the equatorial region

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,682.

Which of the following is not a major problem of economic development in developing countries? Inadequate

A.

capital

B.

natural resources

C.

technical know-how

D.

transportation facilities

E.

infrastructure

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,683.

All the following are examples of heavy industries except

A.

furniture making

B.

ship building

C.

refining of petroleum

D.

iron and steel

E.

aluminium smelting

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,684.

When two separate towns grow and merge into, the one new settlement formed is called a

A.

conurbation

B.

megalopoils

C.

dormitory town

D.

metropolis

E.

satellite town

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,685.

Settlements can be classified according to all the following except

A.

arrangement of the buildings

B.

number of people per settlemnet

C.

main occupation of the inhabitants

D.

number of buildings per unit area and land

E.

the type of people that live in the area

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.