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.

1,436.

The sparse population in the Amazon Basin is best explained by the

A.

very high tmperature all the year round

B.

low range of temperature for agriculture

C.

thick vegetation for settlements and agriculture

D.

high relief and rugged terrain

E.

high humidity and moist conditions

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,437.

The greatest problem in the use of solar energy is

A.

the high risk in its usage

B.

its unreliability from day to day and season to season

C.

the high intensity associatated with the sun

D.

the high cost of transporting it for domestic use

E.

its frequency of power failure

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,438.

Temperate grasslands are generally important for

A.

mining

B.

floating of logs

C.

animal grazing

D.

processing of meat and cheese

E.

burning of grass for fuel

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,439.

The vegetation belt associated with valuable hard wood is the

A.

Sahel Savanna

B.

Tropical rainforest

C.

Coniferous forest

D.

Mediterranean forest

E.

Moutane forest

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,440.

Soils of the rainforest are rich in humus because of the

A.

multiple species of trees

B.

dense vegetation cover

C.

large quantity of decayed leaves

D.

absence of sunlight at the surface

E.

heavy rainfall

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.