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.

1,856.

The peeling off of the surface layers of rounded boulders during mechanical weathering is called

A.

frost action

B.

exfoliation

C.

solifluction

D.

rock fragmentation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,857.

When there is a large difference in the reading of the dry and wet bulb thermometers, it shows that relative humidity is

A.

low

B.

moderate

C.

100%

D.

0%

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,858.

Which of the following is not a factor affecting the movement of ocean currents?

A.

the planetary winds

B.

differences in temperatures

C.

shape of the land mass

D.

differences in the rate of evaporation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,859.

A well will always contain water if it is dug

A.

above the water table

B.

below the water table

C.

to reach sand bearing water

D.

below the earth's basin

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,860.

Lines joining places of equal sunshine duration on maps are known as

A.

isohyet

B.

isoneph

C.

isobar

D.

isohel

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.