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.

1,466.

The Niger-Benue trough of Nigeria is underlain mainly by

A.

crystalline rocks

B.

younger sedimentary rocks

C.

older sedimentary rocks

D.

basement complex rocks

E.

volcanic rocks

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,467.

Which of the following zones in Nigeria has least concentration of manufacturing industries?

A.

North-Central

B.

Western

C.

Mid-Western

D.

South-Estern

E.

North-Western

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,468.

The major effect of flooding in Nigeria is the

A.

increase in the volume of water available for domestic use

B.

high yield hectare of agricultural land

C.

cooling of adjacent areas

D.

detruction of farms and houses

E.

dumping of refuse along river channels

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,469.

Which of the following factors least explains the variations in the natural vegetation cover in Nigeria?

A.

Temperature

B.

Rain

C.

Relief

D.

Soil

E.

Man

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,470.

All the following are characteristics of a nucleated settlement except that

A.

social amenities are provided there

B.

it has a compact patter

C.

its inhabitants are heterogenous

D.

it is served by a good transport system

E.

it is eslf-sufficient

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.