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.

461.

Textile Industry
Petroleum Industry
Iron and Steel industry
Cosmetics Industry
Automobile Industry
7.2°
172.8°
115.2°
43.2°
21.6°


The table above shows the employment distribution in a town with the share of the different industries depicted in degrees of a pie chart. The total number of workers in the town is 25,000.

The proportion of workers in the iron and steel industry, in relation to the number off workers in the town is

A.

0.32

B.

0.06

C.

0.12

D.

0.26

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

462.

Textile Industry
Petroleum Industry
Iron and Steel industry
Cosmetics Industry
Automobile Industry
7.2°
172.8°
115.2°
43.2°
21.6°


The table above shows the employment distribution in a town with the share of the different industries depicted in degrees of a pie chart. The total number of workers in the town is 25,000.

What is the total number of workers in the petroleum industry?

A.

25,000

B.

12,000

C.

3,000

D.

10,000

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

463.

If M is due west of station N, the bearing of M from N is

A.

180°

B.

270°

C.

90°

D.

360°

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

464.

In surveying, the prismatic compass is used to

A.

measure accurately, height of points

B.

obtain bearings of features

C.

measure horizontal distances

D.

measure the inclination of features

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

465.

A poor settlement on the edge of a city is known as

A.

ghetto

B.

shanty town

C.

slum

D.

new town

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.