Geography

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which river is the longest in Nigeria and is an important waterway for transportation?
a. River Niger b. River Benue c. River Sokoto d. River Ogun e. River Kaduna
2. Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones?
a. Six b. Four c. Eight d. Five e. Seven
3. Which planet in our solar system is known as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance?
a. Mars b. Venus c. Jupiter d. Saturn e. Neptune
4. The Andes Mountains, the longest mountain range in the world, run through which continent?
a. South America b. North America c. Europe d. Africa e. Asia
5. The phenomenon in which warm surface waters in the Pacific Ocean lead to global climatic changes is
known as:
a. El Niño b. La Niña c. Monsoon d. Tsunami e. Cyclone
6. What is the largest lake in Africa?
a. Lake Victoria b. Lake Tanganyika c. Lake Malawi d. Lake Chad e. Lake Nasser
7. The term "monsoon" refers to:
a. Seasonal winds bringing heavy rains
b. A type of desert landscape
c. A large mountain range
d. A cold ocean current
e. An active volcano
8. The Sahara Desert stretches across which region of Africa?
a. North b. East c. West d. Central e. Southern
9. Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of solid rock and extends from the crust to the core?
a. Mantle b. Crust c. Outer core d. Inner core e. Lithosphere
10. The Panama Canal connects which two major bodies of water?
a. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
b. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
c. North Sea and Baltic Sea
d. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
e. Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea
11. Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface?
a. Troposphere b. Stratosphere c. Mesosphere d. Thermosphere e. Exosphere
12. The Great Wall of China was primarily built for what purpose?
a. Defense b. Religious ceremonies c. Transportation d. Irrigation e. Recreation
13. The fertile area at the mouth of a river, often triangular in shape, where sediment is deposited is called:
a. Delta b. Estuary c. Peninsula d. Isthmus e. Bay
14. Which African country is known as the "Pearl of Africa"?
a. Uganda b. Kenya c. Nigeria d. South Africa e. Ghana
15. The Dead Sea is known for its extremely high salt concentration. Which country is it located in?
a. Israel b. Jordan c. Egypt d. Saudi Arabia e. Lebanon
16. The movement of tectonic plates can cause the formation of which geographical features ?
a. Mountains b. Oceans c. Valleys d. Deserts e. Lakes
17. What is the term for a large sheet of ice that moves slowly over land?
a. Glacier b. Iceberg c. Ice floe d. Tundra e. Permafrost
18. The process of the Earth losing its topsoil due to factors like wind and water is known as:
a. Erosion b. Deforestation c. Urbanization d. Desertification e. Soil Salinization
19. Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy?
a. Natural gas b. Wind c. Solar d. Hydroelectric e. Geothermal
20. The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in which continent?
a. South America b. Africa c. Asia d. North America e. Australia
21. Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth, is part of which mountain range?
a. Himalayas b. Andes c. Rockies d. Alps e. Karakoram
22. Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
a. Sahara Desert b. Gobi Desert c. Kalahari Desert d. Arabian Desert e. Sonoran Desert
23. What is the largest ocean on Earth?
a. Pacific Ocean b. Atlantic Ocean c. Indian Ocean d. Southern Ocean e. Arctic Ocean
24. Which continent is known as the "Dark Continent"?
a. Africa b. Asia c. Europe d. Australia e. South America
25. Which river is the longest in the world?
a. Nile River b. Amazon River c. Yangtze River d. Mississippi River e. Danube River
26. What type of landform is characterized by a hole or depression in the ground with steep walls?
a. Canyon b. Plateau c. Valley d. Cave e. Sinkhole
27. The capital city of Japan is:
a. Tokyo b. Beijing c. Seoul d. Bangkok e. Manila
28. The island of Madagascar is located in which ocean?
a. Indian Ocean b. Atlantic Ocean c. Pacific Ocean d. Southern Ocean e. Arctic Ocean
29. The term "tsunami" refers to:
a. A large, destructive ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes
b. A type of glacier
c. A volcanic eruption
d. A windstorm in the desert
e. A type of cloud formation
30. Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
a. Wind energy b. Coal c. Natural gas d. Nuclear fuel e. Petroleum
31. The process of turning seawater into freshwater by removing salt and other impurities is called:
a. Desalination b. Distillation c. Condensation d. Filtration e. Precipitation
32. The region known as the "Ring of Fire" is characterized by frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Which ocean does it encircle?
a. Pacific Ocean b. Atlantic Ocean c. Indian Ocean d. Arctic Ocean e. Southern Ocean
33. The Aso Rock, a prominent geological formation, is located in which Nigerian city?
a. Abuja b. Lagos c. Kano d. Port Harcourt e. Enugu
34. Which of the following ethnic groups is indigenous to the Niger Delta region of Nigeria?
a. Ijaws b. Yorubas c. Hausas d. Igbo e. Fulanis
35. Nigeria shares its longest international border with which neighboring country?
a. Niger b. Chad c. Cameroon d. Benin e. Ghana
36. Which national park in Nigeria is known for its diverse wildlife and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
a. Yankari National Park
b. Gashaka-Gumti National Park
c. Kainji Lake National Park
 d. Cross River National Park
e. Chad Basin National Park
37. What denudation process involves the chemical breakdown of rocks due to the reaction with water and
atmospheric gases?
a. Weathering b. Erosion c. Deposition d. Compaction e. Volcanism
38. The increase in Earth's average temperature primarily due to human activities is known as:
a. Global Warming b. Solar Radiation c. Ice Age d. Monsoon e. Greenhouse Effect
39. ECOWAS was established to promote cooperation among West African nations in the areas of trade and:
a. Economic development
b. Military alliances
c. Cultural preservation
d. Religious activities
e. Sports events
40. The concept of "free trade" refers to the exchange of goods and services between countries without:
a. Trade barriers or restrictions
b. Government regulations
c. Currency exchange rates
d. Diplomatic relations
e. Environmental concerns
41. Which Nigerian city is renowned for its historic slave trade ports and cultural festivals, attracting many
tourists?
a. Calabar b. Kano c. Lagos d. Enugu e. Ibadan
42. Soil composed of approximately equal proportions of sand, silt, and clay is referred to as:
a. Loam b. Clayey c. Sandy d. Silty e. Humus
43. The vast grassland biome that covers much of central Africa is known as the:
a. Savannah b. Taiga c. Tundra d. Desert e. Rainforest
44. Raising livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats in open ranges is characteristic of:
a. Pastoralism b. Aquaculture c. Horticulture d. Arable farming e.Sericulture
45. Africa is a major producer of which mineral, used extensively in electronics and technology industries?
a. Cobalt b. Iron ore c. Bauxite d. Gold e. Copper
46. Increased desertification and droughts are some impacts of climate change on which region of Africa?
a. Sahel b. Savannah c. Rainforest d.) Great Rift Valley e. Kalahari Desert
47. The Nigerian zone known for its extensive cocoa and rubber plantations is the:
a. Cocoa Belt b. Oil Belt c. Sahel Belt d. Savanna Belt e. Rainforest Belt
48. Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, is shared by which three countries?
a. Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
b. Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad
c. Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia
d. Angola, Namibia, Botswana
e. Mali, Niger, Mauritania
49. The "Guinea Savannah" vegetation zone in Nigeria is characterized by:
a. Grasses and scattered trees
b. Dense rainforests
c. Extensive deserts
d. Bamboo forests
e. Alpine vegetation
50. Responsible tourism practices that aim to preserve natural environments and benefit local communities is
known as:
a. Ecotourism b. Adventure tourism c. Urban tourism d. Cultural tourism e. Medical tourism
51. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, is an example of:
a. Dormant volcano
b. Shield volcano
c. Composite volcano
d. Caldera volcano
e. Stratovolcano