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.

1,516.

The Westerlies and the North-East Trade Winds are similar because they both

A.

originate from the Horse Latitudes of the northern hemisphere

B.

blow towards the temperate low pressure belt of the northen hemisphere

C.

converge at the doldrums in summer

D.

carry moisture to the coasts of Europe in summer

E.

blow towards the Horse Latitudes

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,517.

A major characteristic of the tropical woodland vegetation is that

A.

it consists of grass and shrubs only

B.

the forest consists of scattered trees only

C.

it consists mainly of mangroves

D.

the forest it too closely spaced to permit any undergrowth

E.

its open forest permits the growth of grass

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,518.

The green plants which serve as producer to other organisms in the ecosystem are called

A.

autotrophs

B.

heterotrophs

C.

decomposers

D.

biota

E.

components

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,519.

Which of the following soils is easily water-logged?

A.

Alluvial soil

B.

Sandy soil

C.

Clayey soil

D.

Loamy soil

E.

Lateritic soil

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,520.

The delta of the River Nile is best described as

A.

bird's foot

B.

estuarine

C.

arcuate

D.

lacustrine

E.

cuspate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.