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.

191.

The outer structure of the earth is made up of the following except?

A.

mesosphere

B.

atmosphere

C.

biosphere

D.

Hydrosphere

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

192.

Which of the following farming activity best describes the rearing of only animals like cattle, sheep and goat mainly in the savanna belt of the north?

A.

mixed farming

B.

animal farming

C.

pastoral farming

D.

intensive farming

Correct answer is C

Pastoral farming, also referred to as nomadic herding is the rearing of only animals like cattle, sheep and goat. It is mainly practised in the savanna belt of the north, especially in the sudan savanna

193.

The following are responsible for the concentration of industries in eastern United States of America except

A.

Large market

B.

Natural resources

C.

Inadequate capital

D.

High technology

Correct answer is C

Inadequate capital is not responsible for the concentration of industries in Eastern U.S.A.

194.

Which of the following is not caused by the earth's rotation?

A.

Which of the following is not caused by the earth's rotation?

B.

Seasonal changes

C.

Deflection of winds

D.

Deflection of ocean currents

Correct answer is B

Earth rotation causes day and night, deflection of ocean current, Deflection of winds, increasing inclination of the sun between sunrise and sunset, but does not cause seasonal changes. This is because seasons are caused by the planet's 23.4° declination.

195.

The benefits of international trade to developing nations include the following except

A.

Encourages specialisation in production

B.

Encourages healthy competition

C.

Strains international trade relation

D.

Enables nations to move from subsistence to mechanized economy

Correct answer is C

International trade is meant to improve international trade relations and not to strain it.