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.

1,291.

Which of the following are examples of metamorphic rocks?

A.

Basalt and gabbro

B.

Gneiss and quartzite

C.

Granite and gabbro

D.

Gneiss and basalt

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,292.

The section of the external structure of the earth's that supports life is the

A.

biosphere

B.

atmosphere

C.

lithosphere

D.

barysphere

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,293.

The horizontal displacement of blocks of the earth's crust along a fault plane is called

A.

tear faulting

B.

reverse faulting

C.

normal faulting

D.

isostatic adjustment

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,294.

What is the approximate distance between two places if one is located on 11oN and the other on 5oS on the same longitude?

A.

211 km

B.

1,110 km

C.

1,776 km

D.

1,976 km

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,295.

What will be the local time in Nigeria 15oE when the time is 7.00 p.m. in town Y 30oW?

A.

9.00 a.m

B.

10.00 p.m

C.

10.36 a.m

D.

10.36p.m

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.