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.

3,176.

What do the the cement manufacturing industry at Ukpilla, the iron and steel industry at Ajaokuta, the raffia works at Ikot Ekpene and the garri processing industry at Nekede have in common?

A.

They are located near sources of raw materials

B.

They are located near their major markets

C.

All their raw materials are locally sourced

D.

They are primary activities

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,177.

The problems of irregular levels of water in river navigation may be solved by?

A.

straightening river courses

B.

controlling the currents

C.

providing dams, canals and locks

D.

changing the diretion of river flow

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,178.

Markets is the rural areas play an important role in the domestic production process because they?

A.

enable people buy their needs

B.

make it necessary to build rural roads

C.

bring people together from far and near

D.

serve as collecting and distributing centers for rural products

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,179.

The waters off the east coast of Canada are rich in fish because?

A.

of the abundance of plankton

B.

they are pollution-free

C.

they are deep and warm

D.

they are rarely distributed by ocean-going vessels

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,180.

Pastoral nomadism was not native to the American continents or Australia because?

A.

pasture lands were sparse

B.

They were heavily infested by tsetse fly

C.

the natives were more interested in hunting

D.

the environments were unfavourable for animal rearing

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.