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.

1,951.

Lines of the longitude can best be described as

A.

parallel lines that show the angular distance of a place north or south of the equator

B.

imaginary lines on the earth's surface running from the north pole to the south pole and at right angles to the parallels

C.

semi-circles on the globe

D.

the distance of a place east or west of the prime meridian

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,952.

The tilting of the earth's axis and the revolution of the earth cause

A.

differences in the length of day and night

B.

difference in time between places on different longitudes

C.

the deflection of ocean currents and winds

D.

low tides and high tidea

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,953.

The earth's movement from west to east on its own axis is known as

A.

rotation

B.

revolution

C.

friction

D.

gravitation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,954.

Temperate statistic can best be represented with

A.

line graphs

B.

pie graphs

C.

dot maps

D.

density maps

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,955.

Which of the following countries is not a member of the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS)?

A.

Cameroun

B.

Mail

C.

Niger

D.

Burkina faso

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.