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.

3,376.

The essential nature of the economic activity called grazing can be described as the?

A.

rearing of domesticated animals which feeds mainly on native vegetation

B.

tending of animals for sale

C.

rearing of animals which are moved about in accordance with seasons

D.

keeping of animals and the cultivation of crops to earn income from both

E.

rearing of cattle in the grasslands of the world

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,377.

A nucleated settlement differs from a dispersed settlement because?

A.

it contains more buildings and more people

B.

its buildings are clustered 'together

C.

it often occurs in a densely populated area

D.

it usually occurs at the meeting point of transportation networks

E.

it is often found near rivers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,378.

Which of the following river basins has the highest population concentration? The

A.

Amazon

B.

Mississipi

C.

Niger

D.

Nile

E.

Indus

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,379.

The feature utilized by a road to cross a floodplain is called?

A.

a spur

B.

a road cutting

C.

an embayment

D.

an embankment

E.

a terrace

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,380.

In west Africa,the forest-savannah mosaic is the vegetation pattern characteristic of the?

A.

derived savannah

B.

Southern Guinea savannah

C.

tree savannah

D.

woodland savannah

E.

gallery forests

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.