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.

3,026.

A type of industry that is carried on usually at or near the residence and based largely on native skills and simple technology is referred to as a?

A.

local industry

B.

light industry

C.

consumers industry

D.

cottage industry

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,027.

Plantation agriculture may be described as a system characterized by?

A.

small-scale production , heavy mechnanization and industrial crops

B.

heavy mechanization, food importation and subsistence crops

C.

large-scale production, monoculture and centre management

D.

labour specialization, market dependence and poor capital base

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,028.

Specialized cultivation of grapes is associated with?

A.

Mediterrarean regions

B.

cool temperates climates

C.

montane climates

D.

monsoon regions

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,029.

The major areas of mixed farming in the world are also areas of?

A.

sparse population with low arable crop productions

B.

dense population with a high percentage of farms

C.

dense population and a large number of urban centres

D.

sparse population and dispersed rural settlements

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,030.

Subsistence farming is characterized by?

A.

dominance of cash crops, low capital input and dependence on simple tools

B.

dominance of food crops, small holdings anfd family labour

C.

Dependence on family labour, small holdings and market orientation

D.

Dependence on simple tools, labour intensity and high capital input

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.