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.
A block mountain is formed as a result of
fission
vulcanisity
differential erosion
faulting
Correct answer is D
Block mountains are formed as a result of lateral or vertical earth movement. They are also formed when the earth cracks due to faulting. Faulting may result from tensional forces or compressional forces.
\(14^0C\)
\(66^0C\)
\(26^0C\)
(\12^0C\)
Correct answer is A
Lapse rate is simply described as 0.65°C per 100m of ascent or 6.5ºC per 1000m of ascent. Therefore 4000m of ascent= 6.5ºC x 4000m/1000m=26.0ºC Then, the temperature around the aeroplane is = 40ºC - 26ºC = 14°C
The major crop grown in the El juf Basin of Mali is
Cotton
cashew
cocoa
coffee
Correct answer is A
Agriculture is the dominant economic sector in the country of Mali. In El-Djoul basin, cotton production is very commonly practiced
at right angle to the prevailing wind
in the same direction as the prevailing winds
in the same direction as the prevailing winds
in a circular direction
Correct answer is A
A barchan is a cresentic or moon-shaped structure. A barchan is formed when an obstacle like rocks impedes or prevents the movement of wind
The sun is vertically overhead at the tropic of Caprison in
September 23rd
March 21st
June 21st
December 22nd
Correct answer is D
On December 22nd, the sun is overhead at the Tropic of Capricon, resulting in December winter solstice which means that the southern hemisphere will have its longest day and shortest night