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.
Which of the following is not a problem of the Economic Community of West Africa States(ECOWAS)?
Trade liberalization
Language Barrier
Political Instability
Differences in political ideology
Correct answer is A
Through trade liberilazation, ECOWAS has been able to promote trade among member states
The name given to two or more towns/cities which have grown to merge with one another is?
Hamlet
Homestead
Conurbation
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.
One of the following is not a favourable condition for siting a settlement
Adequate water supply
Land for building
Defence
Infertility of soil
Correct answer is D
To site a settlement, the soil must be fertile to promote agricultural activities
Cirque
Pyramidal Peak
Striation
Arete
Correct answer is D
An arete is a wall-ridge-like structure seperating two corries
The instrument used in measuring the intensity of an earthquake is known as?
Earthometer
Ritcher's Scale
Seismograph
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