Geography Quiz on Features

Which of these is a drainage feature?

• Mountains

• Plains

• Rivers

• Valleys

Answer explanation

Rivers are natural watercourses that drain water from land, making them a key drainage feature. In contrast, mountains, plains, and valleys are landforms that do not primarily serve the function of drainage.

Which of the following groups includes the "Hills"?

• • Rift Valley, Lambwe, Kerio

• • Lerochi, Uasin Gishu, Yatta

• • Lotikipi, Awara, Woyamdero

• • Taita, Bhokol, Cherangany

Answer explanation

The correct group that includes the "Hills" is Taita, Huri, Cherangany. Rift Valley, Lambwe and Kerio are valleys. Taita and Cherangany are hills but Bhokol is a plain. Lotikipi, Awara and Woyamdero are plains. Lerochi, Uasin Gishu, Yatta are Plateaus.

Which of these is a correct example of a hill in Kenya?

• Longonot

• Taita

• Yatta

• Kano

Answer explanation

Taita is a well-known hill in Kenya, located in the Taita Hills region. Longonot is a volcano, Yatta is a plateau, and Kano is a lowland area, making Taita the correct choice for a hill.

Which of the following belongs to the "Plateaus"?

• • Kapiti, Bilesha, Athi

• • Yatta, Merti, Laikipia

• • Kano, Kaputei, Boji

• • Suguta, Kedong, Subukia

Answer explanation

Yatta, Merti, and Laikipia are recognized as plateaus in Kenya, characterized by their elevated flat terrain, distinguishing them from the other options listed. Kapiti, Bilesha, Athi Kano, Kaputei and Boji are plains. Suguta, Kedong and Subukia are valleys.

Why is Lake Victoria considered a drainage feature?

• Because it's natural

• Because it's associated with water

• Because it's large

• Because it's visible

Answer explanation

Lake Victoria is considered a drainage feature because it is a large body of water that collects and drains water from surrounding areas, making it fundamentally associated with water.

If you were studying wetland ecosystems, which features would you focus on?

• Mountains and hills

• Swamps and lakes

• Plains and plateaus

• Valleys only

Answer explanation

Wetland ecosystems are characterized by water-saturated areas, making swamps and lakes the primary features to study. Mountains, plains, and valleys do not represent wetland environments.

Which category would you study to understand Kenya's highlands?

• Drainage features

• Relief features

• Both categories

• Neither category

Answer explanation

To understand Kenya's highlands, studying relief features is essential as they encompass the elevation and landforms of the region. Drainage features relate more to water flow and are less relevant for understanding highland characteristics.

What is the relationship between valleys and rivers?

• They are the same

• They often occur together

• They never occur together

• They are unrelated

Answer explanation

Valleys and rivers often occur together because rivers typically flow through valleys, shaping them over time. This relationship highlights how rivers can create and define valley landscapes.

Which of the following is a swamps located in Kenya?

• Amboseli, Kamnarok, Gambi

• Lorian, Yala, Awara

• Amboseli, Lotikipi, Kano

• Lorian, Yala, Loriyu

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Amboseli, Lotikipi, Kano' as these are known swamps in Kenya. Amboseli, Lorian, Yala and Kano are also swamps, but Awara is plain and Loriyu is a plateau.

Which features would you typically find together in nature?

• Mountains and oceans

• Rivers and valleys

• Swamps and mountains

• Plains and oceans

Answer explanation

Rivers and valleys are commonly found together in nature, as rivers often carve out valleys over time. This relationship is a fundamental aspect of many landscapes, making this choice the most typical pairing.