Geography Past Questions And Answers
2391
Which of the following is not most suitable in chain survey?
- A. irregular slopes
- B. rocky environments
- C. embarkment areas
- D. plain topography
2392
The use of the Nile for transportation purpose is limited mainly by?
- A. the presence of dams and cataracts
- B. seasonal flooding
- C. heavy siltation
- D. low velocity of flow
2393
The longitude of London is 0° while that of Sydney,Australia is about 150°E. The time at Sydney would therefore be
- A. 20 hours ahead of that of London
- B. 10 hours ahead of that of London
- C. 16 hours behind that of London
- D. 10 hours behind that of London
2394
Rural settlement types include all the following except
- A. linear
- B. dormitory
- C. nucleated
- D. dispersed
2395
Urban floods are mainly caused by
- A. construction of dams and barrages
- B. clearance of vegetation on farmlands
- C. blockage of drains and waterways
- D. establishment of shelter belts
2396
The Mediterranean Sea has a higher salinity than the oceans because?
- A. the surrounding soils in a place
- B. there is low rainfall in the region
- C. the area has a higher temperature
- D. of dead animals fossils
2397
The climate can be described as
- A. equatorial climate
- B. tropical monsoon climate
- C. tropical marine climate
- D. equatorial monsoon climate
2398
An example fossil fuel is
- A. granite
- B. coal
- C. clay
- D. standtone
2399
One of the following surveying instruments is used to set out lines at right angles to the main chain line
- A. Optical square
- B. Station pegs
- C. Offset staff
- D. Steel Band
2400
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the rain-forest?
- A. there is a great varity of tree
- B. many of the trees have large buttresses
- C. there are many climbling plants
- D. absence of epiphytes