Geography Work Sheet for Grade 12 2016 E.

This work sheet consists of a total of 100 multiple choice questions therefore, try to read carefully and
attempt all the questions..

1. Which of the following is not correct about the scope of Geography?

A .Geography has very wide scope B .The scope of geography is very small and narrow

C .The scope of geography is dynamic D .Scope of geography means, covers variety of contents

2. One of the following is totality of space and cosmos, in which everything is found?

A .Galaxy B .Universe C .Milky way D .Planets

3.A process by which molten rocks, various gases and ashes are pour out through fissures and vent is called.

A .Volcanism B .Tensional forces C .Compressional forces D .Flood

4 .In an earth quake, appoint directly above the focus is known as

A .Surface B .Epicenter C. Origin D .Source

5 .Which type of faulting occurs when tension forces within the earth are pulling rocks apart?

A .Reverse fault B .Over thrust fault C .Strike slip fault D .Normal fault

6 .Which of these is most likely to be an active weathering process when underground water is Contact with lime
stone rock A .Contact force B .Carbonic acid action C .Salt crystallization D .Unloading

7 .The process of energy transmission from one object to another with no substance carries is called

A .Convection B .Conduction C .Radiation D .Transistor

8 .Water vapor is turned in to water droplets by the process of;

A .Evaporation B .Condensation C .Convection D .Sublimation

9 .The difference between the maximum and the minimum temperature recorded for a place during a period of one
day is.A .mean monthly temperature B .daily average temperature C .Diurnal temperature D .daily mean temperature

10 .Which of the following statement is wrong about temperature on the earth’s surface?

A .Areas influenced by warm ocean currents have a warming effect

B .Areas of higher latitudes are cooler than those in lower latitudes

C .Temperature increases with decreasing altitudes

D .High density of clouds increases temperature

11 .Which one encourages high population density?

A .Cold climate B .inhospitable area C .Fertile soil D .Arid climate

A .distance from the sea B .movement of the overhead sun C .ocean current D .altitude

13 .What is the main causes for the constant shift in the global position of pressure belts?

A .distance from the sea B .movement of the overhead sun C .cloud cover D .ocean current

14 .OF the following types of rainfall which one is common in the hot-tropical region?

A .orographic rainfall B .frontal rain fall C .convectional rain fall D .relief rainfall

15 .Identify the different one from the following mountain types.

A .Andes mountain B .Alps mountains C .Cape range mountains D .Atlas mountain

16 .One of the following persons defined geography as a branch of knowledge that is concerned with the provision
of an accurate, orderly and rational description of distributions on the surface of the earth.

A .Eratosthenes B .Hartshorne C. Yeates D .Humboldt

17 .In which of the following ways rift valleys were formed?

A .the rift valleys were formed when the land between the two parallel fault sinks down

B .the rift valleys were formed when the land between two parallel faults rises up

C .The rift valleys were formed by folding D .the rift valleys were not formed by fault

18 .Which of the following is false about core?

A .it is the outer most layer of the earth B. it is the inner most layer of the earth

C. it is composed largely of iron and nickel D .it’s temperature is about 6000’c

19 .Which one of the following specialized fields of geography deals with the geography of the past and how places
changes overtime?

A . Urban geography B .Climatology C .Historical geography D .Geomorphology

20 .What are the distinct features created by the river in the lower course?

A .V-shape valley B .Deep and wide gorges C .Delta and flood plains D .Water falls

21 .Among the following continents of the world, which one has the longest and the shortest doubling time of
population respectively?

A .Asia and South America B .North America C .Africa and Antarctica D .Europe and Africa

22 .all of the following indicate the importance of volcanic eruptions except one. Which one it is?

A .It provides fertile soil B .It provides geothermal energy

C .It helps in the creation of new land D .It provides clean water for drinking
23 .which one of the following is incorrect about the relief of Ethiopia?

A .The highest point in Ethiopia is Ras Dashen B .The lowest point in Ethiopia is 116m bsl

C .High lands and low lands are separated by 1000m altitude as a standard boundary

D .2000m asl is taken as a boundary line between highlands and lowlands

24 .The geographical criteria used to classify the whole world as in the tropical, temperate or frigd zone is based on

A. Altitude B .Climate C .Latitude D .Economic development

25 .Which one of the following refers to the accumulation of quantities of carbon dioxide, water vapor methane and
nitrous oxide?

A .Greenhouse effect B .Desertification C .Acid rain D .Solar radiation

26 .The only gas, which is known as Ozone, that can be absorb the sun’s dangerous ultraviolent radiation is highly
concentrated in one of the following atmospheric layers.

A .Troposphere B .Mesosphere C .Stratosphere D .Thermosphere

27 .In which of the following rocks petroleum and metallic minerals are respectively associated?

A .Igneous and Metamorphic B .Metamorphic and Sedimentary C .Sedimentary Metamorphic

D .Igneous and Sedimentary

28 .It is a transitional zone between the wettest region and the driest region;

A .Tropical continental climate B .Arid climate C .Temperate interior climate D .Mountain climate

29 .The highest water falls in Africa is

A .Chiromobo of Zambia B ,Victoria of Zambabwe C .Tugela of South Africa D .Kalambo of Tanzania

30 .Which part of Africa receives rainfall during winter season

A .The Maghreb region B .The cape province of south Africa C .Central Africa D .A and B

31 .The Atlas young fold mountain does not pass through;

A .Libya B .Morocco C .Algeria D .Tunisia

32 .Gondwanaland disintegrated during;

A .Tertiary period B .Precambrian era C .Mesozoic era D .Cenozoic era

33 .The narrowest sea passage that separate Africa and Asia is.

A .Red sea B. Straight of Gibraltar C .Suez Canal D .Bab-el Mandeb

34 .Which of the following countries is not part of the Horn of Africa.

A .Somalia B .Uganda C .Eritrea D .Dijbouti

A .Yellow sea B .Black sea C .Tathys sea D .Red sea

36 .As the land of Africa was uplifted it was accompanied by

A .Volcanic eruption B .Peniplanation C .Folding D .Denudation

37 .A river which crosses the equator twice is

A .has tributaries like, Kassai, Ubanji, Lualaba B .Is the largest and widest river in Africa

C .Dose not fluctuate the volume of water D .All of the above

38 .The two cold ocean current that affect the climate of Africa are.

A .Mozambique and Canary B .Canary and Peruvian C .Benguela and Canary D .Benguela and Mozambique

39 .When winds from warm and cold areas converge and meet they forms.

A .Orographic rainfall B .Frontal/cyclonic/ rainfall C .Relief rainfall D .Conventional rainfall

40 .It is found only in the southern parts of Africa.

A .Equatorial climate B .Mountain climate C .Tropical desert climate D .Tropical maritime climate

41 .It is a transitional zone between the wettest equatorial region and the driest region

A .Tropical continental savanna climate B .Arid climate C .Temperate interior climate D .Mountain climate

42 .A river with high water loss percentage is

A .River Niger B .River Nile C .River Congo D .River Orange

43 .Which of the following is true when rate of population growth is high

A .Population doubling time increase B .Life expectancy increases

C .Agricultural land becomes fragmented D .The quality of life of people increases E .A and C

44 .The major motive forces for the migration of Africa to other continents was

A .Economic motive B .Employment opportunities C .To study in foreign countries D .All of the above

45 .Which of the following happens when the population growth faster than the economy

A .Living standard increase B .The GNP per capita decreases

C .The provision of social requirement increases D .None of the above

46 .One of the following characterizes the population of most developed countries Which one is it?

A .High birth rate B .Low natural increase C .High infant mortality D .High death rate

47 .Which of the following statements is false about the climate of Mediterranean region?
 A .Summer is characterized by warm to hot and dry season B .Winter is characterized by mild to cool and wet
season C .Summer season has on shore wet westerly winds D .Winter season has on shore wet westerly winds

48 .One of the following environmental problems may not seek an urgent policy intervention in the less developed
countries including Ethiopia in the present time.

A .Deforestation B .Air pollution C .Soil degradation D .Wild life destruction

49 .Identify the false statement about pro-natalist population policy.

A .It is designed to encourage population growth B .It is designed to reduce birth rates

C .It is designed to increase economic development D .Except A and C

50 .When ice is changed in to water vapor, the process is known as?

A .Evaporation B .Transpiration C .Sublimation D .Condensation

51 .Which of the following minerals are types of metamorphic rocks?

A .Marble and Quartzite B .Lime stone and shell C .Potash and gypsum D .Basalt and Granit

52 .Which of the following region receives high amount of temperature throughout the year?

A .Tropical zone B .Temperate zone C .High latitude region D .Polar ice cap region

53 .Which of the following is wrong about urbanization in Africa

A .Urbanization outraces industrialization B .Africa is the least urbanized continent in the world C .Rate of
urbanization is low in Africa D .Economic development and level of urbanization are directly proportional

54 .Which human factors more dominant in contemporary Africa in the distribution of population

A .Political factor B .Historical factor C .Social factor D .Economic factor

55 .The world most urbanized region is

A .Europe B .Africa C .Asia D .Oceania

56 .Relatively the most urbanized region in Africa is?

A .East Africa B .North Africa C .West Africa D .Central Africa

57 .The major producer of sisal in Africa are

A .Uganda and Sudan B .Zambia and Tanzania C .Tanzania and Kenya D .Sudan and Kenya

58 .Plantation agriculture is largely practiced in

A .High land areas B .Temperate grass land C .Out of tropical zone D .Tropical and sub-tropical areas

59 .One of the following is not a feature formed by volcanic activity, which one?

A .Caldera B .Water fall C .Crater D .Hot spring

A .1;40 ,000 B .1;1,000,000 C .1;250,000 D .1;400,000

61 .for any point or place on a map its direction is always referred from?

A .North B .East C .South D. West

62 .Which of the following winds are predominantly seasonal winds?

A .Cyclones winds B .Monsoon winds C .Local winds D .Prevailing winds

63 .Global warming which is an aspect of climate change may be caused by all of the following factors except.

A .Emission of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere B .Reforestation and afforestation

C .Burning of fossil fuels D .Removal of forest for various purpose

64 .Which of the following could be observed if one travels from the peripheral low land area to central high lands
of Ethiopia?A .Annual rain fall amount increase B .Air pressure increase C .Average annual temperature
increase D .Rain fall becomes less reliable

65 .The dominant vegetation of the Mediterranean region is?

A .Epiphytes B .Saprophytes C .Xerophytes D .Maquis

66 .The latitude of a place plays a significant role in climate because latitude determines

A .Length of the day light B .Angle of the sun C .Distance from the sun A and B

67 .The Koppen system of climate classification is based up on?

68 .In January the inter tropical convergence zone ITCZ will be in ?

A .North of the equator B .At the equator C .South of the equator D .At the south pole

69 .Which of the following naturally grow in the equatorial rain forest region areas?

A .Maquis and Olive B .Mahogany and Ebony C .Ecualyptus and olive D .Ebony and olive

70 .The major reason for temperature to be higher in tropical areas than in temperate and polar areas is?

A .The sun heats only the tropical areas B .Altitude is high everywhere in the tropics

C .Tropical areas are mainly covered by landmass than water bodies

D .High angle of rays of the sun

71 .One of the following combination of the geographical location of block/Horst/ mountain is not true

A .The Ruwenzori mountain— Africa B .The Harz mountain –Germany

C .The Afar block mountain –Somalia D .The Sierra Nevada mountain—North America
72 .Drainage pattern which has tree like shape is known as

A .Trellis pattern B .Radial pattern C .Dendritic pattern D .Braided pattern

73 .A fairly shallow depression between two summits is known as

A .Pass B .Saddle C .Water gap D .Gap

74 .Two points are not inter visible if;

A .The slope is concave B .The slope is convex C .There is undulating D .There is intervening valley b/n the two
points