Geography Questions and Answers

The Prime Meridian is an important line of longitude. It is the line of 0 degree longitude, from which all other longitudes are calculated. It passes through Greenwich, London, and is used as the standard for the world time zone system.

Waterfall is a feature of the upper course of a river. It has a steep slope which forms plunge pools.

More Hydroelectric Power projects should be constructed in Tropical Africa because there is an increasing demand for power.

Tourism is significantly boosted by adequate publicity about natural scenery. This is because it attracts tourists who are interested in exploring and experiencing the beauty of nature. The other options such as higher dependency ratio of the population, specialization in labour force, and variation in mode of transportation do not directly boost tourism.

The moderating influence of the sea is the reason why a smaller range of temperature is recorded along the coast than the continental interior on the same latitudes. This is because water has a higher specific heat capacity than land, meaning it can absorb and release heat more slowly than land. This results in cooler summers and warmer winters along the coast, leading to a smaller temperature range.