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.

186.

Which of the following is a reason for the high volume of trade between Nigeria and developed countries?

A.

similarity of products

B.

low level of technology

C.

colonial Ties

D.

presence of trade unions

Correct answer is C

The inclination of some developing countries to their colonial masters has helped to increase the volume of trade between the nations

187.

If the scale of two maps are (a;1:100,000 and b;1:400,000) what is the ground distance if the distance between two towns on the maps is 10cm

A.

10km, 40km

B.

5km, 20km

C.

2.5km, 10km

D.

20km, 80km

Correct answer is A

map distance = 10cm, ground distance = ?
Map scale for (a) 1:100,000
Ground distance = 10 x 100,000/100,000 =10km
Map scale for (b) 1:400,000
Ground distance = 10 x 400,000/100,000 =40km

188.

If the scale of a map is 2cm to 1km, what is the ground distance if the distance between two towns on the map is 20cm

A.

5km

B.

2.5km

C.

10km

D.

20km

Correct answer is C

If the scale of a map is 2cm to 1km, what is the ground distance if the distance between two towns on the map is 20cm

189.

The correct arrangement of the layers of the earth crust from the surface to the interior is

A.

sial, mantle, sima, core

B.

sima, sial, core, mantle

C.

core, mantle, sima and sial

D.

sial, sima, mantle and core

Correct answer is D

The crust is subdivided into the upper part, containing minerals like silica, iron and magnesium(sima). The mantle is found beneath the crust and the core is surrounded by the mantle. Hence, the correct arrangement of the layers of the earth crust "sial, sima, mantle and core" from the surface to the interior.

190.

Which of the following is an importance of the atmosphere to living organisms?

A.

It provides water for industrial uses

B.

It provides oxygen for animals and plants for respiration

C.

It provides shelter in form of timber for man

D.

It aids transportation through construction of roads and railways

Correct answer is B

option A is an importance of the Hydrosphere
option C is an importance of the Biosphere
option D is an importance of the Lithosphere
The Atmosphere is the gaseous portion of the earth. It is associated with the provision of gases required by living things e.g oxygen for combustion and respiration, nitrogen for protein synthesis by plants etc.