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.

561.

In surveying, the prismatic compass is used to

A.

measure accurately, height of points

B.

obtain bearings of features

C.

measure horizontal distances

D.

measure the inclination of features

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

562.

A poor settlement on the edge of a city is known as

A.

ghetto

B.

shanty town

C.

slum

D.

new town

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

563.

A weather element controlled mainly by latitude is

A.

cloud cover

B.

rainfall

C.

temperature

D.

humidity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

564.

An example of argillaceous rock is

A.

chalk

B.

shale

C.

graphite

D.

coat

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

565.

Which of the following factors may lead to an area being densely populated?

A.

Rugged mountains

B.

High plateaux

C.

Active volcanoes

D.

Lowland plains

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.