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.

1,616.

All the following are associated with mining except

A.

Pollution

B.

Erosion

C.

Dumpe

D.

Deforestation

E.

Exfoliation

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,617.

Carnivores are important in the food chain because they

A.

depend on sunlight for energy

B.

feed on both plants and animals

C.

feed on animals only

D.

feed on plants only

E.

bring about microbial action

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,618.

Which of the following activities will lead to deterioration of the environment?

A.

Planting of trees

B.

Contour ploughing

C.

Afforestatant

D.

Creation of shelter belts

E.

Overgrazing

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,619.

A vertical cross section of soil layers differing in colour, texture and other characteristics is called

A.

podzol

B.

soil profile

C.

laterite

D.

soil slump

E.

soil horizon

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,620.

Sheet erosion can be best be described as the

A.

uniform removal of soil from every part of a slope

B.

scattering of small soil particles by raindrops

C.

removal of soils in concentrated channels

D.

detachment and transportation of soil particiles

E.

blowing away of surface soil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.