The tropical Rainforest differs in structure from the Savannah in that?

A. both never occur in the same continent

B. the savannah is a natural vegetation while the Rainforest is a derived one

C. the Savannah grows in layers while the Rainforet does not

D. the Savannah has less species diversity than the Rainforest

The main source of tropical hardwood for timber is the?

A. montane forest

B. mangroove forest

C. rainforest

D. coniferous forest

One of the problems of soil management in a humid areas is?

A. leaching of minerals

B. waterlogging

C. lack of oxygen in the soil

D. alkalinity

Lateralization of the soil is very common in the?

A. tropical region

B. desert region

C. temperate region

D. polar region

Shifting cultivation is an agricultural practice involving?

A. intensive cultivation in a highly populated region

B. cultivation food crops on a subsistence basis

C. production of cash crops principally for export

D. cultivating alternative plots to allow for natural regeneration

Which of the following factors is LEAST important in the location of industries?

A. Power

B. Climate

C. Market

D. Raw materials

One of the major raw materials needed in the iron and steel industry is?

A. copper

B. bauxtie

C. columbite

D. limestone

Which of the following is NOT an important factor in determining population distribution in a country or region?

A. Industrial development

B. Fertile soils for agriculture

C. Longitudinal location

D. Well developed transportation system

The most serious demographic problem in Southeast Asia is?

A. low birth rate

B. high death rate

C. unbalanced age/sex structure

D. high growth rate

The rate of natural increase that has been adjusted for net immigration or emigration is the?

A. fertility rate

B. migration rate

C. rate of population growth

D. rate of population decline