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.

1,741.

A large expanse of low, level land, formed due to an uplift of part of the sea floor bordering a continent is called

A.

a flood plain

B.

an outwash plain

C.

a deltaic plain

D.

a high plain

E.

a coastal plain

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,742.

Which of the following rock types is coal associated with?

A.

Mechanically-formed sedimentary rocks

B.

Hard crystalline rocks

C.

Organically-formed sedimentary rocks

D.

Pultonic igneous rocks

E.

Volcanic igneous rocks

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,743.

They are formed in layers and derived from old rocks and the remains of dead organic materials. This description refers to

A.

metamorphic rocks

B.

igneous rocks

C.

intrusive rocks

D.

crystalline rocks

E.

sedimentary rocks

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,744.

If the local time at a place X is 12.00 noon when the G.M.T is 5.00a.m then X is located on longitude

A.

1050E

B.

100W

C.

750W

D.

750E

E.

1800E

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,745.

When the sun is directly overhead at the tropic of Capricorn (231/ 20)on 22nd December, the Northern Hermisphere experiences its

A.

twilight

B.

winter solstice

C.

summer solstice

D.

spring equinox

E.

autumn equinox

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.