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.

26.

Which of the following towns is not intervisible from Agubia?

A.

ABADA

B.

Nsuba

C.

Ameka

D.

Ndifu Achara

Correct answer is B

Agubia and Nsuba are not intervisible because of the contour line which separates them, i.e a steep slope

27.

Stone crushing is an economic activity at 

A.

Noyo

B.

Ameka

C.

Ameka

D.

Agub

Correct answer is C

Umughara, having the highest contour line is suspected to be mountainous and stone crushing is common around mountain.

28.

What is the highest contour line in the mapped area?

A.

400 metres

B.

600 metres

C.

500 metres

D.

300 metres

Correct answer is C

On the map, the highest contour line is 500m

29.

The scale of the map in Representative Fraction(RF) is

A.

1:25,000

B.

1:100,000

C.

1:200,000

D.

1:50,000

Correct answer is B

From 0 to 2 on the map scale, using a ruler it is 1cm; and the distance on the ground 1km
scale: 1cm : 1km
N.B: 1km=1000m ≡ 100,000cm
Scale = 1cm : 100,000cm or 1 : 100,000

30.

Industries are broadly classified into

A.

primary, secondary and tertiary

B.

mining, furniture making and cocoa processing

C.

fishing, mining and food processing

D.

primary, secondary and manufacturing

Correct answer is A

Industries are broadly classified into primary, secondary and tertiary. The primary sector involves the extraction of raw materials, the secondary sector involves the manufacturing of goods, and the tertiary sector involves the provision of services.