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.

3,461.

On the scale of 1: 12,500 converted to a statement scale, one centimeter would represent?

A.

0.125km

B.

1.25.00km

C.

2.500km

D.

12.500km

E.

125.000km

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,462.

The world's richest fishing grounds are to be found?

A.

in river estuaries

B.

on the continental shelves

C.

in coral seas

D.

in fjord coastlines

E.

on the deep sea platforms

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,463.

Which of these is NOT characteristic of the tropical rain forest?

A.

There is a great variety of trees present

B.

Many of trees have large buttresses

C.

The trees are usually arranged in layers

D.

There are many climbing plants

E.

Epiphytes are rare

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,464.

The following major dam projects are located in Nigeria. Identify them?

A.

Kainji,Tiga,Bakolori and Akosombo

B.

Kainji, Bakolori, Shiroro and Tiga

C.

Shiroro, Asewan, Kariba and Kainji

D.

Kainji, Tiga, Kariba and Akosombo

E.

Aswan,Tiga, Akosombo and Kariba

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,465.

Towns in developing countries today are growing very rapidly, mainly through?

A.

an increasing birth rate

B.

a decrease death rate

C.

migration from rural areas

D.

influx of refugees from guerrilla wars

E.

migration to rural areas

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.