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.

1,671.

Which of the following does not encourage desertification?

A.

Large- scale irrigation schemes

B.

Reduction in mean annual rainfall

C.

Overgrazing and overcultivation

D.

Bush burning

E.

Indiscriminate felling of trees

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,672.

Which of the following does not intervene in the natural environment?

A.

Construction works

B.

Pollution

C.

Harmattan

D.

Land reclamation

E.

Farming

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,673.

Which of the following environmental hazards has been paired with the wrong factor?

A.

Coastal erosion and wave action

B.

Drought and climate

C.

Floods and human factor only

D.

Deforestation and human factor only

E.

Soil erosion and physical/human factors

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,674.

Which of the factors least affects distribution of vegetation?

A.

Man

B.

Rainfaill

C.

Wind

D.

Soil

E.

Temperature

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,675.

Water pollution is caused by all the following except

A.

increased silt load

B.

sand filling

C.

sewage disposal

D.

industrial effluent

E.

mineral workings

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.