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.

1,701.

A spring is an outlet for

A.

rivers

B.

streams in Karst regions

C.

underground water

D.

rain water in limestone regions

E.

volcanic lakes

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,702.

The term watershed refers to the

A.

direction of flow of a river from its source to the sea

B.

volume of load carried by a river

C.

crestlines from which two or more rivers flow in opposite directions

D.

area drained by the main river and all its tributaries

E.

entire area flooded by a river during the wet season

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,703.

Soil erosion leads to all the following except the

A.

loss of available plant nutrients

B.

loos of cultivable land

C.

loss of water reservoirs such as dams

D.

increasing drought condition

E.

increase in yield per hectare

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,704.

The principal agents in soil erosion are

A.

wind and waves

B.

water and wind

C.

air and water

D.

water and dust

E.

drought and wind

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,705.

An active volcano is one that

A.

has not erupted recently

B.

will not erupt

C.

had earlier erupted violently

D.

erupts periodically

E.

has been very destructive

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.