Geography

Question 1

1Which Ghanaian town lies on the Greenwich Meridian?

Easy

A. Takoradi B. Tema C. Tamale D. Kumasi

Question 2

2The instrument used to measure relative humidity is the

Easy

A. barometer B. hygrometer C. anemometer D. rain gauge

Question 3

3How many degrees of longitude does the earth turn through in one hour?

Easy

A. 1° B. 15° C. 24° D. 360°

Question 4

4The Benguela current is a

Hard

A. river B. cold current C. warm current D. wind

Question 5

5When it is 12 noon at Greenwich (0°), the local time at 45°E is

Hard

A. 9:00 a.m. B. 3:00 a.m. C. 12:45 p.m. D. 3:00 p.m.

Question 6

6Tropical continental (savanna) climates have

Hard

A. no seasons B. very cold winters C. a wet summer and a long dry season D. rain all year

Question 7

7Stalactites and stalagmites form in

Hard

A. volcanic craters B. limestone caves C. granite hills D. sand dunes

Question 8

8The Akosombo Textiles factory is located in the

Easy

A. Western Region B. Northern Region C. Eastern Region D. Upper East Region

Question 9

9The main factor limiting industrialisation in many West African countries is

Hard

A. cold climate B. inadequate capital and power supply C. excess skilled labour D. too many raw materials

Question 10

10The top layer of a soil profile, rich in humus, is the

Easy

A. bedrock B. C horizon C. A horizon (topsoil) D. B horizon (subsoil)