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.

2,161.

Loss of farmland can be contributed to all the following except?

A.

sedimentation

B.

leaching

C.

desertification

D.

sheet erosion

E.

over-grazing

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,162.

Which of the following combinations can be regarded as sub-systems within the ecosystem?

A.

food chain, hydrological cycle, mineral nutrient cycle

B.

hydrogical cycle, mineral nutrient cycle, evironmental controls

C.

Mineral nutrient cycle, hygrological cycle, ecosystem controls

D.

Ecosystem controls, food chain, hydrological cycle

E.

Food chain, ecosystem controls, environmental controls

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,164.

The soil in a typical natural rainforest remains fertile and suitable for arable agriculture because?

A.

the vegetation is luxuriant

B.

there is abundant supply of sunshine and rainfall which leach the soil

C.

the soil nutrient is continously being replenished y the decay of the dense undergrowth and fallen leaves

D.

there is absence of plant cover

E.

the soil is well-drained

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,165.

Foliage is ever green with thin undergrowth,the leaves are small, thick, leathery and needle-shaped. This description is that of the?

A.

tropical rainforest

B.

temperate woodland

C.

coniferous forest

D.

temperate grassland

E.

deciduous forest

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.