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.

2,186.

A settlement developed at the meeting point of roads is known as a

A.

port town

B.

nodal town

C.

gap town

D.

confluence town

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,187.

A conurbation can best be described as

A.

a large village with thousands of people

B.

two or more towns joined together,each town maintaining its own identity

C.

a large area with big cities

D.

a big area of land with few settglements

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,188.

Which of the following features is shared by Hong Kong,Java and Manhattan?

A.

high military technology

B.

high population density

C.

multi-racial communities

D.

rapid industrial growth

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,189.

The term over-population is best defined as the situation where

A.

there is high population density

B.

birth rate is equal to death rate

C.

the population exceeds available resources

D.

there is an increasing birth rate and a descreasing infant mortality rate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,190.

Life expectancy refers to the

A.

age at which people receive their pension

B.

average age at which people die

C.

achievement one makes in life

D.

age at which people retire from their jobs

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.