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.

196.

The prosperity of Kenya depends on the cultivation of

A.

coffee, sisal and rice

B.

coffee, cocoa and rice

C.

coffee, rubber and maize

D.

coffee, maize and sisal

Correct answer is D

Kenya happens to be one of the largest producers of coffee(Top 10 ranking), Maize(Top 10 ranking) and Sisal(Top 3 ranking) in Africa

197.

Which of the following gives the correct full meaning of G.I.S?

A.

Geographic Internet Solution

B.

Geographic Internet System

C.

Geographic Information Spread

D.

Geographic Information System

Correct answer is D

G.I.S means Geographic Information System

198.

An important mineral deposit in south Africa which has attracted a large number of white settler is

A.

Iron in Durban

B.

Copper in Cape Town

C.

Gold in Witwatersrand

D.

Aluminium in Johannessburg

Correct answer is C

Africa leads the whole world in the production of gold. South Africa is the largest producer of gold.

199.

___________ is a layer of very fine wind-deposited sand and silt?

A.

loess

B.

seif

C.

barchan

D.

Bajada

Correct answer is A

Loess are loose, fine particles which are carried by wind and deposited outside the desert. Deposits of loess are found in North-West China

200.

__________ is a highland area which seperates the headstreams of rivers flowing in different directions but rising from the same mountainous source

A.

Flood plain

B.

Cuesta

C.

Watershed

D.

Plateau

Correct answer is C

A Watershed is a highland area which seperates the headstreams of rivers flowing in different directions but rising from the same mountainous source