Geography

Question 1

1Surface mining often leads to

Easy

A. cleaner rivers B. better soil C. land degradation and loss of farmland D. more forests

Question 2

2A major cause of flooding in Accra is

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A. too many trees B. sandy soils only C. blocked drains and building on waterways D. low rainfall

Question 3

3Mercury used in illegal gold mining pollutes

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A. nothing B. rivers and soils C. the moon D. only the air

Question 4

4Diamonds are mined mainly at

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A. Akwatia B. Tarkwa C. Nsuta D. Kibi

Question 5

5Flooding in Accra is made worse by

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A. planting trees B. low rainfall C. blocked drains and building on waterways D. good drainage

Question 6

6Cyanide used in gold processing can cause

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A. no effect B. better soil C. poisoning of rivers and fish D. more rain

Question 7

7Manganese is mined in Ghana mainly at

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A. Akwatia B. Awaso C. Nsuta D. Obuasi

Question 8

8NADMO in Ghana is responsible for

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A. managing disasters such as floods B. collecting taxes C. issuing passports D. running elections

Question 9

9The national body that manages disasters such as floods in Ghana is

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A. GRA B. NADMO C. NHIA D. NCCE

Question 10

10The Pra, Ankobra and Birim rivers have been heavily polluted by

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A. fishing B. tourism C. galamsey D. rice farming