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.

3,201.

A traveller from South America, on crossing the International Date Line to Asia at 12 noon on Tuesday, would sail into?

A.

Monday noon

B.

Tuesday noon

C.

Wednesday noon

D.

Wednesday mid-night

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,202.

What is the bearing of Q from P, if Q lies NNW from P?

A.

67.5°

B.

157.5°

C.

247.5°

D.

337.5°

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,203.

Where are the Ghezira Plains located and what crop is cultivated there?

A.

Sudan: cotton

B.

Mali: rice

C.

Egypt: cotton

D.

Uganda: sugarcane

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,204.

Which of the following is a river port in Africa?

A.

Mombasa

B.

Kinshasa

C.

Alexandria

D.

East London

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,205.

Which of the following sets of major hydro-electric power projects are located in Africa?

A.

Boulder, Kariba, Kainji

B.

Owen Falls, Caborra Bassa, Aswan

C.

Akosombo, Cunene, Itaipu

D.

Kainji, Sukhovo Aswan

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.