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.

2,241.

The section labelled R represents

A.

An offshore beach

B.

a continental shelf

C.

a continental slope

D.

a marine platform

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,242.

The ocean feature at point S is best described as

A.

a submarine ridge

B.

an ocean floor

C.

an ocean dip

D.

a continental edge

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,243.

The range of population growth in the less developed regions during the period illustrated is approximately

A.

2.1 to 2.7%

B.

1.6 to 2.7%

C.

1.4 to 2.1%

D.

0.4 to 1.6%

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,244.

Which of these statements is true concerning the three rates illustrated above?

A.

The rate were highest in 1950 and declined steadily throughthe years

B.

The world rate is closer to that of the more developed region than that of the less developed

C.

The average world rate of growth in 2010 is less than the other two rates

D.

The rate of the more developed regions virtually declined through-out the period

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,245.

Structure of export Trade of selected countries expressed in percentages

Country           H        J       K        L



Fuel, Minerals   95        1       15       45

& Metals 

       

Other Pry.

commodities       2        1       45       35



Mach. & Trans

Equipment         -        60      13       4



Other 

Manufactured      3        38      27       16 

Products 


With this export trade structure, the economy of H may be subject to

A.

fluctuation world market price for its major export

B.

structural adjustment programme

C.

huge expenditure on food import programme

D.

mismanagement of the export earning

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.