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.

3,416.

Which of the following is the major factor responsible for Japan's unparallelled industrial growth in the last few decades?

A.

Availability of abundant hydrelectricity

B.

Japan's proximity to mainland Asia

C.

Japan's large population

D.

Technological proficiency

E.

Availability of abundant coal and petroleum

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,417.

In Nigeria, hydro-electric and thermal energy are generated respectively in?

A.

Ughelli and Sapele

B.

Ijora(Lagos) and Oji River

C.

Afam and Ijora(Lagos)

D.

Kura Falls and Kainji

E.

Kainji and Oji River

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,418.

In which of the following vegetation types would you expect to find the baobab, locust bean and acacia as important trees?

A.

Savannah Woodland

B.

Coniferous Forest

C.

Tropical Rain Forest

D.

Temperate Deciduous Forest

E.

Mangrove Swamp

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,419.

What minerals are found in the Abakaliki area of southern Nigeria?

A.

Tin and columbite

B.

Iron and zinc

C.

Lead and zinc

D.

Salt and phosphate

E.

Gold and silver

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,420.

Which of the following statement is NOT true of all the highland regions of Rwanda-Burundi, Kenya and Ethiopia?

A.

There is heavy pressure of population on land

B.

There is serveral soil erosion

C.

There is heavy fragmentation of land among the farmers

D.

Coffee is the main cash crop

E.

There are many hydro-electric power stations

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.