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.

3,491.

In which vegetation zone is Abuja, the new Federal Capital, location?

A.

Southern Guinea savannah

B.

Sahel savannah

C.

Northern Guinea savannah

D.

Tropical rain forest

E.

Montane grassland

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,492.

A river deposits its load of sediment if the?

A.

quantity of water in the river increases

B.

river flows from a mountain area onto a plain

C.

river enters a gorge

D.

velocity of the river increases

E.

river approaches as waterfall

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,493.

The 'Mediterranean type' of climate refers to?

A.

short wet summer, dry winter, mean temperature above 20°C and precipitation about 1,000 mm per year

B.

wet winter, dry summer, temperature varies from about 6°C in winter to about 20°C in summer and precipitation ranges between 700 and 1,000mm per year

C.

short wet summer, prolonged dry winter and percipitation is about 500 mm per year

D.

dry and wet climate; temperature around 20°C and percipitation ranges between 1,000 and 2,000 mm per year

E.

precipitation all the year round (about1,000 mm per year) with a peak in with warm summer (20-26°C) and mild winter (6-10°C)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,494.

Which of the following features is NOT commonly associated with a river at the floodplain stage?

A.

Ox-bow lakes

B.

Meanders

C.

Levees

D.

Knickpoint

E.

Braided channel

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,495.

Which of the instruments is used in measuring wind speed?

A.

Wind vane

B.

Barometer

C.

Cup anamometer

D.

Hygrometer

E.

Speedometer

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.