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.

181.

Which of the following is not a problem of the Economic Community of West Africa States(ECOWAS)?

A.

Trade liberalization

B.

Language Barrier

C.

Political Instability

D.

Differences in political ideology

Correct answer is A

Through trade liberilazation, ECOWAS has been able to promote trade among member states

182.

The name given to two or more towns/cities which have grown to merge with one another is?

A.

Hamlet

B.

Homestead

C.

Conurbation

D.

Megapolis

Correct answer is C

A conurbation is the name given to two or more towns/cities which have grown to merge with one another e.g Lagos-Ikeja(Nigeria), New York-Philadelphia(U.S.A) etc.

183.

One of the following is not a favourable condition for siting a settlement

A.

Adequate water supply

B.

Land for building

C.

Defence

D.

Infertility of soil

Correct answer is D

To site a settlement, the soil must be fertile to promote agricultural activities

184.

_________ is formed when two corries cut back opposite sides of the same mountain, resulting in a knife-edged ridge

A.

Cirque

B.

Pyramidal Peak

C.

Striation

D.

Arete

Correct answer is D

An arete is a wall-ridge-like structure seperating two corries

185.

The instrument used in measuring the intensity of an earthquake is known as?

A.

Earthometer

B.

Ritcher's Scale

C.

Seismograph

D.

Shock Wave

Correct answer is C

The instrument used in measuring the intensity of an earthquake is seismograph. It records the vibrations produced by an earthquake