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.

3,441.

ONE area which carries a very high density of rural population is the?

A.

Amazon basin

B.

Scandinavian group of countries

C.

Sudan

D.

Ganges Valley

E.

South-east of Australia

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,442.

The population density of a country is calculated on the basis of the?

A.

rate of population increase

B.

birth rate and the the death rate

C.

number of people migrating to the country

D.

size of the country in relation to the population

E.

number of people living in the towns

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,443.

Which of the following is NOT applicable when describing desert soils?

A.

High acidity

B.

Poorly developed horizons

C.

Shallow depths

D.

High alkalinity

E.

Coarse texture

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,444.

Which of the following types of vegetable is characterized by acidic soils?

A.

Steppe

B.

Sahel savanna

C.

Coniferous forest

D.

Temperate grassland

E.

Desert

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,445.

Which of the following major soils types is found in the Savannah areas of Nigeria?

A.

Podzols

B.

Ferralitic red soils

C.

Chernozems

D.

Ferruginous tropical soils

E.

Brown earths

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.