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.

301.

Which of the following processes leads to the loss of carbon from the air

A.

combustion

B.

respiration

C.

putrefaction

D.

photosynthesis

Correct answer is D

carbon dioxide is removed from the air during photosynthesis as green plants use it to manufacture their food

302.

_______ is defined as the total surrounding or medium of any organism in a given area

A.

Biotic component

B.

Abiotic component

C.

Environment

D.

Ecosystem

Correct answer is C

Environment is defined as the total surrounding or medium of any organism in a given area. This includes the physical surroundings, climatic factors and other living organisms in that surroundings

303.

In a combined maximum and minimum thermometer, the difference between the hottest and coldest daily temperature for that day gives the

A.

Diurnal range of temperature

B.

Mean daily temperature

C.

Minimum daily temperature

D.

Maximum daily temperature

Correct answer is A

Diurnal range of temperature = Max.temperature - Mini.temperature for that day
Maximum daily temperature ≡ Hottest daily temperature
Minimum daily temperature ≡ Coldest daily temperature

304.

_______ is the condition of the lower atmosphere of a place over a short period

A.

Climate

B.

Weather

C.

Cloud

D.

Humidity

Correct answer is B

Weather is the condition of the lower atmosphere of a place over a short period. The weather of a place is always very brief and changes regularly e.g the weather of today could be sunny, rainy or cloudy etc

305.

The following are seaports used in the North Atlantic sea route except

A.

Lagos-Antwerp

B.

Lagos-Montreal

C.

Lagos-Southampton

D.

Lagos-Rotterdam

Correct answer is B

The sea route through which Nigeria and Europe exchange their products is through the North Atlantic sea route and the following seaports are used:
Lagos-Antwerp(Belgium), Lagos-Rotterdam(Netherlands), Lagos-Hamburg(West Germany), Lagos-Southampton(Britain) while the sea route through which Nigeria and America exchange their products is the south Atlantic route and seaport used is Lagos-Montreal(Canada)