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.

76.

The part of the earth crust covered by water bodies is known as the

A.

hydrosphere

B.

sial

C.

stratosphere

D.

troposphere

Correct answer is A

The part of the earth's crust covered by water bodies is known as the hydrosphere. The hydrosphere includes all water on the surface of the earth, both salt and fresh. This includes oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and even moisture in the air.

77.

Rocks are said to be crystalline when the atoms forming them are

A.

found in sedimentary rocks

B.

found in crystalline rocks

C.

arranged in a deposit pattern

D.

arranged vertically

Correct answer is C

Crystalline rocks are rocks that;
-do not contain fossils
-do not occur in layers i.e they are non-stratified

78.

The type of energy that is most environmentally friendly is

A.

Thermal

B.

Nuclear

C.

hydro electric

D.

solar

Correct answer is D

Solar energy is considered the most environmentally friendly type of energy. This is because it is a renewable source of energy that does not emit any greenhouse gases during production. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops, which does not require any additional land space. Hydroelectric energy, while also renewable, can have significant environmental impacts including habitat destruction and water quality impacts. Thermal and nuclear energy both have significant environmental impacts including greenhouse gas emissions and radioactive waste, respectively.

79.

The largest ocean in the world is the

A.

Arctic ocean

B.

Atlantic ocean

C.

Indian ocean

D.

Pacific ocean

Correct answer is D

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world. It is larger than all of the Earth's land area combined. The other options, the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Arctic Ocean, are smaller in comparison.

80.

In which erosional plain is an inselberg commonly found

A.

pediplain

B.

flood plain

C.

penaplain

D.

outerwash plain

Correct answer is B

Inselberg is formed from the existence of extensive old plateau