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.

3,111.

A major world population problem is that countries which have very large populations and very high population growth rates are generally those which?

A.

posses very limited natural resources

B.

suffer serious industrial population

C.

are located in climatically marginal areas

D.

are least able to provide for the population

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,112.

A broad- based population structure implies a?

A.

high level of industrial development

B.

high dependency ratio

C.

low growth rate

D.

large economically active population

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,113.

One of the major environmental problem facing agriculture and forestry in North America, which can be attributed to modern industrial development is?

A.

frost damage

B.

water pollution

C.

accellerated erosion

D.

acid rain

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,114.

The state of equilibrium reached by the vegetation of an area when it is left undisturbed for along period of time is called its?

A.

climax

B.

ecosystem

C.

food chain

D.

tropical level

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,115.

One of the soil- related problems of irrigation in the savannah region is increasing?

A.

salinization

B.

erosion

C.

desiccation

D.

exhaustion

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.