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.

1,426.

Irrigation farming is highly practiced in Northern Nigeria because of the

A.

aboundant plains for the cultivation

B.

limited maret for its products

C.

inadequate rainfall and presence of many rivers

D.

good roads and aboundant capital

E.

skilled labour and love for vegetation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,427.

Which of the following modes of transportation in Nigeria is limited by weather?

A.

water

B.

pipeline

C.

road

D.

air

E.

rail

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,428.

One major problem of development in the Niger-Benue trough is

A.

inadequate rainfall

B.

very high relief

C.

desert encroachment

D.

inadequate water supply

E.

excesive flooding

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,429.

All the following are light industries except

A.

ship building , locomotive and chemicals

B.

printing, flour-milling and furniture -making

C.

locomotives, electionics and texiles

D.

paper, furniture and electronics

E.

electronics furniture and ship -building

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,430.

Air transportation has a low patronage because it

A.

is fast

B.

is irregular

C.

is useful in war time only

D.

opens up remote areas

E.

is costly

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.