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.

1,791.

If the temperature at the foot of a mountain is 25 0C what will be the temperature at its summit if the mountain is 4000m high?

A.

510C

B.

260C

C.

100C

D.

-10C

E.

-6.50C

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,792.

In tropical deserts large diurnal ranges of temperature occur because of the

A.

absence of tradition

B.

scarcity of water

C.

prevalence of strong winds

D.

absence of highlands

E.

absence of cloud cover

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,793.

Which of the following ocean currents has different temperature characteristics?

A.

North Atlantic Drift

B.

Brazilian current

C.

Benguela current

D.

South equatorial current

E.

Mozambique current

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,794.

A catchment area is the

A.

exposed part of an acquifer that receives rain

B.

area where a river its source from

C.

area where a river empties its water

D.

area of land through which a river flows

E.

rich fertile basins of river that attracts settlement

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,795.

Which of the following feature is not normally found uper course of a river?

A.

Canyon

B.

Meander

C.

Rapid

D.

Mis-fit

E.

Waterfall

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.