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.

3,276.

Which of the following is NOT applicable when describing desert soils?

A.

High acidity

B.

Poorly developed horizons

C.

Shallow depths

D.

High alkalinity

E.

Coarse texture

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,277.

Which of the following types of vegetable is characterized by acidic soils?

A.

Steppe

B.

Sahel savanna

C.

Coniferous forest

D.

Temperate grassland

E.

Desert

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,278.

Which of the following major soils types is found in the Savannah areas of Nigeria?

A.

Podzols

B.

Ferralitic red soils

C.

Chernozems

D.

Ferruginous tropical soils

E.

Brown earths

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,279.

The term 'catena' describes the?

A.

effect of topography on soil series

B.

sequence of modified soil along a slope profile

C.

changes in soil fertility along a slope profile

D.

group of soil on sedimentary rocks

E.

colour differences in soils along slope profile

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,280.

Which of these geographical phenomena is found only in the Northern Hemisphere?

A.

Tropical rain forest

B.

Mediterranean woodland

C.

Hot desert oasis

D.

Tundra vegetation

E.

Coniferous forest

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.