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.

2,511.

An instrument used for setting out right angle in surveying a parcel of land is?

A.

a ranging pole

B.

an optical square

C.

a measuring rod

D.

Abney level

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,512.

A map with a scale of 1:40 000 is reduced to one quarter of its size , what is the new scale?

A.

1:10 000

B.

1:50 000

C.

1:160 000

D.

1:200 000

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,513.

The highlands that provide the sources of River Niger are?

A.

Plateau of Southern Mali and North Central Plateau of Nigeria

B.

Futa Djalon and Guinea Highlands

C.

Adamawa Highlands and Plateau of Southern Mali

D.

Mandara Mountains and Plateau

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,514.

Which of the following is a major mineral resource found in South Africa?

A.

Limestone

B.

Natural gas

C.

Copper

D.

Gold

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,515.

In the equatorial region, most rainfall results from?

A.

conventional effect

B.

orographical effect

C.

harmattan winds

D.

cyclonic effect

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.