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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.

231.

The birth rate of a country can be increased through the following except

A.

Encouragement of early marriages

B.

Inadequate health services

C.

Encouragement of polygamy

D.

Legislation against abortion

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

232.

Use the information on country Y below to answer the question that follows:

Land area = 200,000km 2
Population = 10,000,000.

calculate the population density of country Y

A.

50 persons per km 2

B.

0.02 persons per km 2

C.

200 persons per km 2

D.

20 persons per km 2

Correct answer is A

Population density of country Y = Total population of country Y/Land Area of country Y
Population density of country Y = 10,000,000 persons/200,000 km2=50 persons per km2

233.

Which of the following is best defined as the movement of people from one geographical area to another involving permanent or temporary residence or settlement

A.

Transportation

B.

Networking

C.

Migration

D.

Urbanization

Correct answer is C

Migration is the movement of people from one geographical area to another involving permanent or temporary residence or settlement

234.

The following are advantages of overpopulation except

A.

Quick information dissemination

B.

Effective planning

C.

Large labour

D.

Insufficient food

Correct answer is D

Insufficient food is a disadvantage of overpopulation because as a result of the high influx of people into an area, there will not be sufficient food to cater for the high population which leads to food shortage, especially in developing countries

235.

Which of the following is a light industry?

A.

Petroleum industry

B.

Metallurgical industry

C.

Textile industry

D.

Shipbuilding industry

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.