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.

231.

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

The atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere are all outer structure of the earth. The Mesosphere also known as the mantle is an internal structure of the earth which is found beneath the crust and surrounds the core(Barysphere)

232.

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 practiced in the savanna belt of the north, especially in the sudan savanna

233.

The high cost of lumbering operations in tropical forest is mainly due to?

A.

Shortage of labour

B.

Absence of many rivers

C.

Absence of pure stands of trees

D.

low quality of available timber

Correct answer is C

In the tropical forest, there is the absence of pure stands of trees.

In other words, in the tropical forest, the plant population do not consist largely of members of one specie, variety or type.

234.

Tin-mining activities in Nigeria are the main causes of environmental degradation on the?

A.

Westen Highlands

B.

Eastern Highlands

C.

Jos Plateau

D.

Obudu Plateau

Correct answer is C

JosPlateau falls in the North-Central highlands. Mining is an economic activity in Jos due to the presence of mineral resources like Tin.

Tin-Mining activities results in the environmental degradation on the Jos Plateau

235.

Which of the following is not a major river basin in Nigeria?

A.

The Cross River Basin

B.

The Niger Basin

C.

The South Atlantic Basin

D.

The Sokoto Basin

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.