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.

3,551.

The industrial economy of South-Africa is NOT based on one of the following factors:

A.

abundant coal resources

B.

abundant crude petroleum resources

C.

abundant agricultural resources

D.

abundant cheap labour

E.

Large-scale investment by such countries like West Germany,the U.S.A and United Kingdom.

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,552.

Very large in area but very low in population;which of the following countries fits this description best?

A.

Lesotho

B.

Tunisia

C.

Nigeria

D.

Zaire

E.

Burundi

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,553.

A hinterland is?

A.

the central part of a country

B.

an area which is far from the coast

C.

a landlocked country

D.

an area surrounding a city

E.

the area which is served by a port

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,554.

Which of the following can be regarded as the backbone of a modern industrial economy?

A.

Cement manufacturing industry

B.

Ship-Building industry

C.

Motor vehicle manufacturing industry

D.

Textiloe industry

E.

Iron and Steel industry

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,555.

Which of these is the least important advantage of the transcontinental railways in Europe and North-America?

A.

Easy evacuation of mineral products

B.

Political integration

C.

Easy evacuation of agricutural products

D.

Promotion of industrial activities

E.

Employment of labour

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.