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.
Heavy rainfall is often associated with high temperature because
area of high temperature are always influenced by cold winds
cold air cools down slowly to make condensation possible
cold air retains moisture better than warm air
warm air is capable of holding more moisture than cold air
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The variation in salinity of sea water depends on all the following factors except the
rate of evaporation
amount of fresh water supplied by rivers
rate of water mixing by ocean current
slope of the land
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure is known as
rain guage
thermometer
barometer
sundial
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The difference in the readings on the wet and dry-bulb thermometers is used to determine
atmospheric pressure
precipitation
evaporation
relative humidity
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Temperatures are high throughout the year in the equatorial areas mainly because
insolation is constantly high
of permanent cloud cover
equatorial area are influenced by currents
there are few highlands to reduce temperature
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.