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.

1,626.

In which of the following do fishes thrive best?

A.

Ocean deeps

B.

Continebtal shelf

C.

Deep sea plains

D.

Continental slopes

E.

Ocean trenches

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,627.

In which of the following best explains the decrease in temperature with height within the lower layers of the atmosphere?

A.

The air receives its heat directly from the sun's rays

B.

The earth is the main source of the heat given up to the air

C.

An increases in height is associated with increase in rainfall

D.

There are always water particies in the air at high altitudes

E.

There is little mixing of air at higher altitudes

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,628.

Which of the following is not a feature of river erosion?

A.

Waterfall

B.

Gorges

C.

V-shaped valleys

D.

Deltas

E.

Interlocking spurs

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,629.

Exfoliation is weathering process associated with

A.

hot, arid regions

B.

hot, humid regions

C.

cold dry regions

D.

cold wet regions

E.

polar regions

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,630.

Braiding on the lower course of river is caused by

A.

a reduction of the volume load carried by the river

B.

deposition of a large volume of materials on the level of plain

C.

deposition of shingle on the slip-off slope the convex slope

D.

the raising of the general level of the flood plain

E.

deposition of shingle on the slip-off slope

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.