SS2 Second Term Geography Past Questions And Answers

Each question is accompanied by multiple-choice options, challenging students to apply their geographical knowledge.

 

Question: Which ocean is situated between Africa, Europe, and the Americas?

 

A) Pacific Ocean

B) Indian Ocean

C) Atlantic Ocean

D) Southern Ocean

Answer: C) Atlantic Ocean

Question: What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

 

A) Duration

B) Temperature

C) Wind speed

D) Humidity

Answer: A) Duration

Question: Which type of soil is known for its fertility and ability to retain water?

 

A) Sandy soil

B) Clay soil

C) Loamy soil

D) Peaty soil

Answer: C) Loamy soil

Question: What is the term for the process of wearing away rocks by the action of water, wind, or ice?

 

A) Erosion

B) Weathering

C) Transportation

D) Deposition

Answer: B) Weathering

Question: Which river is associated with the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia?

 

A) Nile River

B) Tigris River

C) Danube River

D) Amazon River

Answer: B) Tigris River

Question: What is the significance of the International Date Line?

 

A) It marks the equator

B) It determines time zones

C) It separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

D) It defines the prime meridian

Answer: C) It separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

Question: Which biome is characterized by coniferous trees and cold temperatures?

 

A) Tropical rainforest

B) Taiga (Boreal forest)

C) Chaparral

D) Temperate deciduous forest

Answer: B) Taiga (Boreal forest)

Question: In which country would you find the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system?

 

A) Australia

B) Brazil

C) Philippines

D) Mexico

Answer: A) Australia

Question: What is the capital city of Canada?

 

A) Toronto

B) Ottawa

C) Vancouver

D) Montreal

Answer: B) Ottawa

Question: Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer that protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation?

 

A) Troposphere

B) Stratosphere

C) Mesosphere

D) Thermosphere

Answer: B) Stratosphere

Question: What is the main factor influencing the distribution of natural vegetation?

 

A) Altitude

B) Climate

C) Soil fertility

D) Human activities

Answer: B) Climate

Question: Which African country is known as the “Rainbow Nation”?

 

A) Nigeria

B) South Africa

C) Kenya

D) Egypt

Answer: B) South Africa

Question: What is the Ring of Fire, and why is it significant in geography?

 

A) Circular mountain range; source of major rivers

B) Zone of high seismic and volcanic activity; encircles the Pacific Ocean

C) Belt of deserts; influences global climate

D) Circular coral reef system; biodiversity hotspot

Answer: B) Zone of high seismic and volcanic activity; encircles the Pacific Ocean

Question: Which ocean current is responsible for the cool climate along the western coast of South America?

 

A) Humboldt Current

B) North Atlantic Drift

C) Kuroshio Current

D) East Australian Current

Answer: A) Humboldt Current

Question: In which continent is the Amazon Rainforest located?

 

A) South America

B) Africa

C) Asia

D) North America

Answer: A) South America

Question: What is the capital city of Japan?

 

A) Beijing

B) Tokyo

C) Seoul

D) Manila

Answer: B) Tokyo

Question: Which natural disaster is caused by the shifting of tectonic plates beneath the Earth’s surface?

 

A) Hurricane

B) Tornado

C) Earthquake

D) Tsunami

Answer: C) Earthquake

Question: What is the primary economic activity in the Sahara Desert region?

 

A) Agriculture

B) Fishing

C) Nomadic herding

D) Mining

Answer: C) Nomadic herding

Question: Which river is known as the “Father of Waters”?

 

A) Nile River

B) Ganges River

C) Mississippi River

D) Yangtze River

Answer: C) Mississippi River

Question: What is the significance of the Strait of Hormuz in geopolitics?

 

A) It connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

B) It controls access to the Black Sea

C) It is a strategic passage for oil transport

D) It separates Australia and Papua New Guinea

Answer: C) It is a strategic passage for oil transport