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.

2,851.

The prismatic compass indicates the positions of objects in relation to the?

A.

North Star

B.

Grid North

C.

True North

D.

Magnetic North

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,852.

Three land-locked countries in West Africa are?

A.

Republic of Benin, Mauritania and Niger

B.

Togo, Ghana and Chad

C.

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

D.

Mali, Chad Senegal

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,853.

The greatest problem facing lumbering in Tropical Africa is that the?

A.

trees are often buttressed at the base

B.

trees do not grow in pure stands

C.

further expansion of saw- mill is not viable

D.

demand is low

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,854.

Agricultural productivity is low in Tropical Africa because of?

A.

sparse population and shortage of labour

B.

poor soil and unfavourable climate

C.

low technology and land fragmentation

D.

low demand and lack of credit facilities

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,855.

An Africa country seeking to reduce unemployment through industrialization will most likely encourage?

A.

capital - intensive industries

B.

technology - intensive industries

C.

small- scale industries

D.

labour - intensive industries

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.