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.

16.

Town C is located on latitude 15oE while Town D is located on latitude 60oE. If the local time in Town C is 7.00am., what will be the local time in Town D?

A.

4.00 p.m

B.

4.00 a.m

C.

10.00 a.m

D.

10.00 p.m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer is C

Town C(15oE) Town D(60oE)
7:00am ---add---> x
Note: 15oE comes first 60oE
longitude difference
(60-15) same longitude youn substract
45o
convet 45o to time
15o → 1hr
45o → 3hrs
∴ Time at town D = + + 3 = 10:00am

17.

Which of the following is not a problem facing transportation development in Tropical Africa?

A.

Climatic variation

B.

Inadequate capital

C.

Difficult terrain

D.

Poor planning

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Correct answer is A

All the options listed are problems facing transportation development in Tropical Africa except for 'Climatic variation'. While climatic variation can affect transportation, it is not a major problem facing its development in Tropical Africa.

18.

The table above shows the temperature and rainfall distribution of station Z. Study and use it to answer questions 11 to 13.

The wettest month of the year is

A.

July

B.

September

C.

May

D.

August

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Correct answer is D

From the table, the month with the highest rainfall (wettest month) is August with 307mm of rainfall.

19.

The table above shows the temperature and rainfall distribution of station Z. Study and use it to answer questions 11 to 13.

Which month of the year has the highest temperature?

A.

May

B.

april

C.

june

D.

august

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Correct answer is B

From the table, the month with the highest temperature is April with 32 degrees Celsius.

20.

The table above shows the temperature and rainfall distribution of station Z. Study and use it to answer questions 11 to 13.

A.

32 oC

B.

10 oC

C.

22 oC

D.

54 oC

View answer & explanation

Correct answer is B

Range = Highest temperature - Lowest temperature
Highest = 32oC
Lowest = 22oC
Range = 32oC - 22oC=10oC


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