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.

1,591.

A composite coe is a volcano having successive layers of

A.

ash and cinder only

B.

cinder, ash and pyroclasts

C.

ash, acid lava and parasitic cones

D.

pyroclasts and parasitic cones

E.

pyroclasts, ash and gases

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,592.

Which of the statements is not correct about sedimentary rocks? They

A.

could be formed by water

B.

are usually in layers

C.

are non-crystalline

D.

often contain fossils

E.

are formed in upland areas

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,593.

All the following rocks are metamorphic except

A.

gneiss

B.

marble

C.

gabbro

D.

slate

E.

quartzite

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,594.

Standard time zones are created because

A.

of the inconvenience of adjusting watches by travellers

B.

of the peculiar shapes and location of some countries

C.

of the great east west stretch

D.

all countries on the same meridian agreed to keep the same time

E.

the local time is advanced by one hour

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,595.

When molten magma solidifies along bedding planes the feature formed is known as

A.

sill

B.

basalt

C.

lava

D.

batholith

E.

ash cone

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.