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.

1,546.

Which of the following is responsible for the formation of block mountains?

A.

Faulting

B.

Sedimentation

C.

Folding

D.

Deposition

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,547.

All the following condition are favourable for the formation of delta except

A.

presence of large lakes in ther river course

B.

availability of adequate sediments

C.

absence of strong current at the river mouth

D.

presence of sheltered coast

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,548.

A steep-side feature with vertical bands of alternate hard arid soft rocks, aligned in the direction of the prevailing winds is

A.

Mesa

B.

Zeugen

C.

Yardang

D.

Rock pedestal

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,549.

In which of the following regions would exfoliation commonly occur?

A.

Regions with high temperatures and large amount of rainfall

B.

Semi-arid regions with large diurnal range of temperature

C.

Regions with large amounts of limestone and chalk

D.

Regions with luxuriant vegetation cover

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,550.

Marble and Schist are examples of

A.

sedimentary rocks

B.

volcanic rocks

C.

metamorphic rocks

D.

plutonic rocks

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.