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.

2,636.

The population of a country in 1990 and 2005 is given as 46, 850, 112 and 58, 855, 827 respectively. The approximate annual population increase is?

A.

650 381

B.

700 381

C.

750 381

D.

800 381

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,637.

The speed and capacity of a train are influenced by the?

A.

length of the railway line

B.

the edge of the railway line

C.

width of the railway gauge

D.

depth of the railway line

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,638.

A desert country which has a high population density supported by irrigation is?

A.

Kuwait

B.

Sudan

C.

Namibia

D.

Egypt

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,639.

A poor settlement on the edge of a city is known as a?

A.

shanty town

B.

ghetto

C.

new town

D.

slum

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,640.

Weber's theory of industrial location was based on?

A.

nearness to market

B.

nearness to raw materials

C.

nearness to source of power

D.

least transport cost

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.