geography

Which of the following is a north-easterly wind from Sahara blowing towards the Gulf of Guinea?

A. the sirocco B. the fohn C. the harmattan D. the chinook Correct Answer: Option C - the harmattan

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The Mediterranean type of climate is best favoured for?

A. yam cultivation B. fruit growing C. cotton cultivation D. wheat production Correct Answer: Option B - fruit growing

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All the following are features produced by wind erosion except?

A. rock pedestals B. zeugens C. rift valleys D. yardangs Correct Answer: Option C - rift valleys

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Which of the following mountains is not a fold mountain?

A. the atlas B. the andes C. the vosges D. the himalayas Correct Answer: Option C - the vosges

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A basin where rock layers have been folded and in which permeable rock which has trapped water is sandwiched between impermeable layers is referred to as?

A. drainage basin B. river basin C. water basin D. artesian basin Correct Answer: Option D - artesian basin

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Which of the following rocks is used for fuel?

A. lignite B. granite C. diorite D. mica Correct Answer: Option A - lignite

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The formation of metamorphic rocks normally involves the change of other rocks through?

A. solution B. heat C. folding D. tension Correct Answer: Option B - heat

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All the following are examples of intrusive volcanic features except?

A. dykes B. sills C. lava plateaux D. batholiths Correct Answer: Option C - lava plateaux

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Plung pool is a feature of?

A. river meanders B. interlocking spurs C. waterfalls D. water rapids Correct Answer: Option C - waterfalls

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The typical red tropical soil is?

A. deeply weathered in nature, with marked A horizon and little humus B. rich in humus,with healthy overhead vegetation and…

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