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.

3,316.

The three leading manufacturing countries of the world are?

A.

Japan, USA and Italy

B.

USA, Britain and Hong Kong

C.

Japan, Western Germany and Britain

D.

China, Japan and Brazil

E.

Japan, USA and Western Germany

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,317.

How is the mean annual rainfall of a given place calculated using records for 35 years?

A.

by summing the yearly average rainfall figure and dividing by 35

B.

by summing the yearly total rainfall figures dividing by 35

C.

by summing the yearly total rainfall figures for 35 years and dividing by 12

D.

by finding the average between the figures for the wettest and the the direst years and multiplying by 35

E.

by plotting the rainfall figures on a graph and finding the midpoint

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,318.

Examples of folded structures in Africa include the Atlas Mountains, the Cape Rangers and the?

A.

Akwapim Hills

B.

Jos Plateau

C.

Ruwenzori

D.

East Africa Rift

E.

Adamawa Highlands

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,320.

Within the last few years Alaska, Mexico and the North Sea have become important in the production of?

A.

coal

B.

petroleum

C.

phosphate

D.

gold

E.

uranium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.