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.

116.

River regime is best described as the

A.

rate at which a river flows

B.

seasonal variation in the volume of water in a river

C.

period a river overflows its banks

D.

amount of load a river carries

Correct answer is B

River regime is the variability in the discharge of a river throughout a year.

117.

Which of the following rocks is organically formed?

A.

Gypsum

B.

Coal

C.

Grit

D.

shale

Correct answer is B

Organic sedimentary rocks such as coal form from the accumulation and lithification of orgave debris.

118.

Which of the following is not a factor that favours industrial concentration in Western Nigeria?

A.

Availability of raw materials

B.

Closeness to major importing and exporting ports

C.

Creativity of people in the area

D.

Good road network

Correct answer is C

Creativity of people in the area is not a factor that affects industrial concentration.

119.

These are areas of crude oil production in Nigeria except

A.

Afam

B.

Egbema

C.

Oloibiri

D.

Ughelli

Correct answer is A

Afam is not a source of crude oil in Nigeria.

120.

The system of agriculture referred to as "Land rotation" is

A.

Bush fallow

B.

Crop rotation

C.

Mixed farming

D.

Shifting cultivation

Correct answer is D

Land rotation or shifting cultivation is the practice of allowing land to return to its natural vegetation while another tract of land is used for cultivation.