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.
The following conditions are favourable for the formation of deltas except
strong current running at right angles to the river mouth
active vertical erosion in the upper course of the river
sheltered and almost tideless coast
absence of large lakes in the river course
shallow sea adjoining the delta
Correct answer is A
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Which of the following best explains why wind erosion is very effective in desert region?
there are no resistant rock surfaces
the only agent of erosion is wind
rocks are generally soft and less resistant
there are no large water bodies
rainfall is insufficient and evaporation is high
Correct answer is E
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Rocks which do not allow water to pass through them are
pervious rocks
porous rocks
impermeable rocks
impervious rocks
crystalline rocks
Correct answer is C
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Residual mountains are those caused by
denudation
residue
faulting
vulcanicity
folding
Correct answer is A
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Which of the following statements is not correct?
Basalts and granties contain small and large crystals respectively
Sedimentary rocks which are hardened by compressions are called stratified rocks
igneous rocks occur in layers and contain fossils
Rocks changed by great heat and pressure are known as metamorphic rocks
Calcareous rocks are formed from the remains of living organisms
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.