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.

3,166.

Which of these statements is true about rural urban life in Nigeria?

A.

some towns contain features of rural living

B.

features of rural living exist only in the villages

C.

rural people have nothing to do with the towns

D.

urban centres are more peaceful than the rural areas

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,167.

A basic relationship between the growth of population and the production of food in developing countries is that the population?

A.

increases at the same rate as food production

B.

increase at a lower rate than food production

C.

increases much faster than food production

D.

becomes more urbanized as food production increases

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,168.

Which of the following soil types favors the growth of cocoa in Nigeria?

A.

Ferruginous soils

B.

Ferrallitic soils

C.

Regosols

D.

Vertisols

E.

no option indicated

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,169.

Soils found in semi-arid regions which have an accumulation of calcareous substances in their upper layers are referred to as?

A.

pedocals

B.

rendzinas

C.

chernozems

D.

vertisols

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,170.

The four major components of the soil are?

A.

gravel, sand, silt and clay

B.

mineral matter, organic matter, air and water

C.

stones, mineral matter, pore spaces and micro-organisms

D.

calcium magnesium, potassium and sodium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.