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.

176.

Which of the following is a limitation of rail transport in developing countries?

A.

Lack of technical know-how

B.

low cost of construction

C.

It is too fast

D.

low cost of maintenance

Correct answer is A

Lack of technical know-how and poor maintenance is a limitation or problem of rail transport in developing countries

177.

_______ transport is the slowest and the cheapest means of transort

A.

Air

B.

Water

C.

Rail

D.

Pipeline

Correct answer is C

Rail transport is the slowest and cheapest means of transort

178.

Which of the following types of rock is a source of energy?

A.

Sandstone

B.

Coal

C.

Granite

D.

Graphite

Correct answer is B

Coal emits heat energy when heated

179.

Which of the following statements is right?

A.

In West Africa, colonial masters encouraged plantation agriculture

B.

In West Africa, plantation are on fertile lowlands

C.

In East Africa, management of plantations is less efficient than in West Africa,

D.

In East Africa, uniformity of climate has made for limited variety of crops

Correct answer is B

The only correct statement is that in West Africa, plantation are on fertile lowlands. All other statements are false

180.

Which of the following important fruits is produced in North-West Africa?

A.

Pineapples

B.

Tangerines

C.

Pears

D.

Vine

Correct answer is B

Tangerines are produced in North-west Africa