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.

3,001.

Why are the major Africa rivers of limited value for transportation?

A.

The river courses are too narrow for vessels

B.

Rail transport is cheaper than water transport

C.

The rivers flow through sparsely populated areas

D.

The rivers channels interrupted by rapids, falls and sandbars

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,002.

There are few natural harbors on the African coastline because the?

A.

continent is a shield

B.

coastline is regular

C.

continent shelf of Africa is narrow

D.

coasts are rocky

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,003.

Africa has the largest potential for hydro-electric power generation in the world because?

A.

it is a large continent

B.

it has a high annual rainfall

C.

it rivers have many falls

D.

the rivers flow over extensive areas

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,004.

Which of the following statement is TRUE of the industrial areas of West Africa?

A.

They are located mostly around the ports and along the railway lines

B.

The concentrate more on capital goods than on the manufacture of consumer goods

C.

They are located mainly around the sources of energy

D.

They are evenly distributed within each country

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,005.

The most common type of intensive livestock breeding found around most Nigerian cities is farming?

A.

dairy farming

B.

cattle ranching

C.

poultry farming

D.

fish farming

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.