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.

1,511.

An important characteristics of the B-horizon in tropical ferruginous soils is the?

A.

eluviation of oxides

B.

concentration of organic matter

C.

accumulation of oxides

D.

predominance of parent material

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,512.

Plants that are highly tolerant of drought and can survive in dry habitats are referred to as?

A.

hydrophytes

B.

mesophytes

C.

tropophytes

D.

xerophytes

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,513.

A major characteristics of the tropical continental climate is the?

A.

occurrance of high diurnal temperatures throughout the year

B.

Absence of cloud cover throughout the year

C.

prevalence of high and constant temperature throughout the year

D.

occurrance of alternating wet and dry seasons throughout the year

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,514.

The storm which occurs over the China Sea between latitudes 8θ and 15θ N and S of the equator is a?

A.

tropical thunderstorm

B.

torando

C.

typhoon

D.

temperature thunderstorm

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,515.

The phenomenon of change in direction of wave fronts as the approach the sea shore is known as a?

A.

wave refraction

B.

tidal wave movement

C.

wave drifting

D.

retrogradation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.