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.

1,716.

The development of hydro-electric power in Nigeria is least affected by the

A.

rapid increase in demand for electricity

B.

a regular supply of water

C.

availabilty of suitable sites for dams

D.

presence of high mountains

E.

high cost of construction

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,717.

Which of the following regions in Nigeria has an average height of over 100 metres above sea level?

A.

Biu Plateau

B.

North-Central Highlands

C.

Adamawa Highlands

D.

Udi Plateau

E.

Western Highlands

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,718.

One relative advantage o water transport over road transport is its

A.

capacity for passenger traffic only

B.

ability to link all parts of any country

C.

suitability for bulky and heavy cargo

D.

great speed over long distances

E.

being less affected by bad weather

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,719.

Ubanisation can be described as the

A.

growth of twons, especially in terms of human population and physical size

B.

eventual merging of two urban centres to form a single, sprawling city

C.

migration of people from urban to rural areas

D.

migration people from one urban centre to another

E.

merhing of two or more cities to from a continous settlement

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,720.

A conurbation is a settlement

A.

with about 500.000 people

B.

whose people are predominantly farmers

C.

in which two or more towns have joined together with each retaining its identity

D.

where a large number of town join together over a considerable area

E.

whose industrial and residential suburbs have expanded to give an urban sprawl

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.