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.

2,096.

In which of the following periods is the harmattan dominant in West Africa?

A.

august to october

B.

may to july

C.

novermber to january

D.

february to april

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,097.

The dry winds that blow out of the Sahara desert towards the southern parts of West Africa is known as

A.

fohn

B.

sirroco

C.

mistral

D.

harnattan

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,098.

The busiest and most important ocean trade route is

A.

indian ocean route

B.

cape route

C.

north atlantic route

D.

suez canal route

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,099.

Which of the following is not a common farming system in West Africa?

A.

crop rotation

B.

rotational bush fallowing

C.

terracing

D.

subsisitence

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,100.

Possible solution to the problem of soil erosion in the highlands of West Africa include all the following except

A.

indiscriminate felling of trees

B.

rotational grazing

C.

strip cultivation

D.

planting of shelter belts

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.