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.

91.

Which of the following has the highest salinity?

A.

Dead sea

B.

Mediterranean sea

C.

Red sea

D.

South Atlantic ocean

Correct answer is A

The dead sea is a lake. It is also called the salt sea. The Dead sea is the world's saltiest water body with 33.7% salinity.

92.

Nigeria major export commodity is

A.

cocoa

B.

petroleum

C.

coal

D.

cotton

Correct answer is B

Nigeria's biggest export is crude oil, a commodity that represents over three-quaters(78.7%) of its total exported goods by value.

93.

The broad-leafed evergreen and dense equatorial forest of the Amazon basin is called

A.

blanos

B.

campos

C.

selvas

D.

pampas

Correct answer is C

Amazon rainforest is located in south America. It covers an area of 5,500,000 sq km. Broad-leaf evergreen trees are found in this forest. This forest is also known as selva

94.

Which of the following criteria is used to classify settlements into rural or urban?

A.

age

B.

function

C.

site

D.

location

Correct answer is B

The foundation for classifying settlement is based on the functions which they perform. i.e the socio-cultural features which enables human activities to strive.

95.

Which of the following countries is located in North Africa.

A.

Zaire

B.

Ruwanda

C.

Namibia

D.

Algeria

Correct answer is D

Algeria is a country located under the UN sub-region of North Africa.