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.

2,866.

The major problems associated with rapid urban growth in tropical Africa are?

A.

over-population, traffic congestion and urban-rural migration

B.

tyraffic congestion, neglect of agriculture and urban-rural migration

C.

rural-urban migration, unemployment and rising crime rate

D.

rural-urban migration, unemployment and rising crime rate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,867.

A country well known for the production of copper in Africa is?

A.

Ghana

B.

Republic of Benin

C.

Zambia

D.

Egypt

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,868.

The most capital-intensive sector of the Nigerian economy today is?

A.

transportation

B.

agriculture

C.

mining

D.

trading

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,869.

The relative dryness of the Horn of Africa is due to?

A.

the dominance of cold currents in the region

B.

the distance from the belt of tropical cyclones

C.

its closeness to the high ranges of East Africa

D.

the shape and direction of the shoreline

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,870.

The groups of hardwoods that are suitable for railway sleepers in Nigeria is?

A.

gmelina, teak and spruce

B.

obeche, mahogany and pine

C.

pine, fir and mahogany

D.

mahogany, obeche and iroko

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.