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.

1,641.

A soil particle whose diameter is between 0.05mm and 2.00mm is classified as

A.

clay

B.

loam

C.

sand

D.

silt

E.

gravel

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,642.

In Koppen's classification the first member of the system represents the

A.

dry climate

B.

warm temperate climate

C.

tropical rainy climate

D.

polar climate

E.

tropical continental climate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,643.

Winds in anticyclones differ from winds in cylones mainly because they

A.

blow anticlockwisely in the northern hemisphere

B.

blow outwards

C.

blow inwards

D.

are affected by the earth's rotation

E.

result in light rainfall

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,644.

If the temperature at the foot of a mountain is 25 0C what will be the temperature at its summit if the mountain is 4000m high?

A.

510C

B.

260C

C.

100C

D.

-10C

E.

-6.50C

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,645.

In tropical deserts large diurnal ranges of temperature occur because of the

A.

absence of tradition

B.

scarcity of water

C.

prevalence of strong winds

D.

absence of highlands

E.

absence of cloud cover

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.