Geography questions and answers

Geography Questions and Answers

So you think you know the world around you? Challenge yourself and learn new things with these Geography questions and answers. This Test is ideal for fellows preparing for Geography exams or just for your general knowledge and fun.

1,221.

Which of the following least explains the advantages of Koppen's classification of climate over the Greek classification?

A.

There are five major divisions in Koppen's classification

B.

The Greek classification is rather too generalised

C.

Koppen's classification is based on both rainfall and temperature whereas the Greek classification is based on temperature only

D.

the values of rainfall and temperature used by Koppen's are based on the requirement of certain plants

E.

the Koppen's classification was developed more recently than the Greek classification

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,222.

When you observe the wind vane, the head of the arrow shows the

A.

speed of the wind

B.

direction to which the wind is blowing

C.

duration of the wind

D.

weight of the wind

E.

direction from which the wind is blowing

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,223.

Which of the following local winds are hot? l Sirocco ll. Leveene III. Mistral IV. Bora

A.

l and ll only

B.

l, and lll only

C.

ll and lll only

D.

ll and IV only

E.

lll and IV only

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,224.

Which of the following combinations of factors influences atmospheric pressure? l. Latitude ll. Soil moisture III. Altitude IV. Temperature

A.

l, ll and lll only

B.

l, ll and IV only

C.

ll, lll, and IV only

D.

l and ll only

E.

ll, lll and IV only

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,225.

The cooling of a warm moist air current as it passes over a cold sea or land surface often causes

A.

a counter current

B.

rainfall

C.

a cyclone

D.

fogs

E.

a high tide

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.