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.

1,731.

Trees in Sudan savanna adapt to the climate of their environment by

A.

having large lateral roots with waxy hairy and broad leaves

B.

developed thick, succulent stems to store up water

C.

shedding leaves in the dry seasons and having long tap roots with umbrella-shaped crowns

D.

producing seeds which lie dormant during the dry season

E.

developing broad, lateral root system for support

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,732.

Which of the following soil types is the most permeable?

A.

Loam

B.

Clay

C.

Sand

D.

Laterite

E.

Peat

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,733.

The size of the individual grains of soil is referred to as the

A.

profile

B.

porosity

C.

density

D.

colloid

E.

texture

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,734.

The dry adiabatic lapse rate refers to the fall in temperature with height of

A.

0.00650C per 1000m

B.

0.0650C per 1000m

C.

0.650C per 1000m

D.

6.50C per 1000m

E.

65.00C per 1000m

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,735.

Koppen's classification of climate is based on

A.

temperature and presure

B.

preessure only

C.

winds and humidity

D.

precipitation and temperature

E.

rainfall only

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.