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.

706.

Which of the following winds affects the West Indian Islands of the Caribbean?

A.

Territorial

B.

mistral

C.

chinook

D.

hurricane

Correct answer is D

Wind is the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction

707.

Organic components of the soil include all the following except_______

A.

Micro organisms

B.

Humus

C.

Rock pedestal

D.

Animal remains

Correct answer is C

Organic matter is the organic component of soil which includes the residue of dead plants, animals and organisms. It consists of nutrients necessary for plant growth such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium

708.

The ocean that connects Europe and America is the__________

A.

Indian ocean

B.

Antarctic ocean

C.

Atlantic ocean

D.

Artic ocean

Correct answer is C

An ocean is a body of saline water that composes much of a planet's hydrosphere

709.

The Farthest planet from the sun in the solar system is_______

A.

pluto

B.

earth

C.

saturn

D.

mercury

Correct answer is A

A planet is an astronomical body orbiting a star or stellar remnant that is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity.

710.

An alternative graphic method that can be used to depict the same information as a pie chart is the___________

A.

Divided Rectangle

B.

Chloropleth

C.

Dot man

D.

Proportional Circle

Correct answer is B

A choropleth map is a thematic map in which areas are shaded or patterned in proportion to the measurement of the statistical variable being displayed on the map, such as population density or per-capita income.