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.

2,886.

At which of the following latitudes would you expect more than 24 hours of continuous sunshine or darkness at a particular time of the year?

A.

40°N and S

B.

50°N and S

C.

60°N and S

D.

70°N and S

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,887.

Sedimentary rocks are easily recognized in the field because they?

A.

form round hills

B.

are faulted

C.

form vertical columns

D.

occur in layers

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,888.

A map drawn to a scale of 1: 180,000 is reduced three times. What is the scale of the new map?

A.

1: 60,000

B.

1: 90,000

C.

1: 360,000

D.

1: 540,000

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,890.

Which of the following scales would allow the greatest amount of detail on a map?

A.

1: 20

B.

1: 50

C.

1: 500

D.

1: 2,500

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.