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.

1,796.

Basalt differs from granite because it

A.

does not contain fossils

B.

is crystalline in structure

C.

is richer in iron and magnesium oxides

D.

is an igneous rock

E.

is formed from magma

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,797.

An eclipse of the moon occurs when the earth

A.

revolves round the moon

B.

comes between the moon and the sun

C.

rotates on its axis

D.

revolves round the sun

E.

comes between the moon and the stars

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,798.

The distance of Leningrad (lat 600Nlong 300E) from the equator is approximately

A.

8880km

B.

6660km

C.

5700km

D.

3330km

E.

1110km

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,800.

Which of the following planets has no satellite?

A.

Uranus

B.

Venus

C.

Neptune

D.

Jupiter

E.

Mars

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.