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.

281.

Plants in the savannah are adapted mainly to alternating periods of high and low?

A.

Light intensities

B.

Water supply

C.

Temperatures

D.

Soil salinity

Correct answer is B

The savannah is characterized with summer rainfall and winter dryness. Hence, the plants in the savannah have large trunks to store water for the dry season

282.

Which of the following statistical mapping techniques is most suitable for showing the spatial distribution of cattle in the different northern states of Nigeria?

A.

Dot map

B.

Isopleth

C.

Pie graph

D.

Proportion circle

Correct answer is A

The dot map refers to a diagramatic representation of a large quantity or volume of data by means of dots. Since the spatial distribution of cattle in different northern states of Nigeria is a large volume of data, the dot map is the most suitable statistical mapping technique

283.

Which of the following gives the correct full meaning of G.I.S?

A.

Geographic Internet Solution

B.

Geographic Internet System

C.

Geographic Information Spread

D.

Geographic Information System

Correct answer is D

G.I.S means Geographic Information System

284.

An important mineral deposit in south Africa which has attracted a large number of white settler is

A.

Iron in Durban

B.

Copper in Cape Town

C.

Gold in Witwatersrand

D.

Aluminium in Johannessburg

Correct answer is C

Africa leads the whole world in the production of gold. South Africa is the largest producer of gold.

285.

___________ is a layer of very fine wind-deposited sand and silt?

A.

loess

B.

seif

C.

barchan

D.

Bajada

Correct answer is A

Loess are loose, fine particles which are carried by wind and deposited outside the desert. Deposits of loess are found in North-West China