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.

1,891.

The vegetation type which is found only in the Northern Hemisphere is the

A.

Mediterranean woodland

B.

Tundra vegetation

C.

Tropical rainforest

D.

Coniferous forest

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,892.

Transhumance involves the movement of

A.

people from rural to urban areas

B.

migrant labour from source to receiving regions

C.

settlers from highlands to lowlands for farming

D.

cattle up and down mountains for pasture

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,893.

The intensity of erosion by a river is determined by the

A.

volume of water only

B.

gradient of the valley only

C.

gradient and width of the valley

D.

volume of water,gradient of the valley and the load carried

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,894.

A major hazard to both human and aquatic life in some coastal area of Nigeria is

A.

air pollution

B.

overfishing

C.

desalination of sea water

D.

oil spillage

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,895.

Which of the following factors is least necessary for the development of hydro-electric power?

A.

high domestic demand

B.

natural reservoirs and falls

C.

rain-fed rivers

D.

heavy capital outlay

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.