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.

1,976.

Sheet erosion tends to be more serious than other forms of erosion because it

A.

involves more widespread removal of soil from the land surface

B.

is not controllable

C.

forms irregular patterned gullies

D.

forms deep trenches which cut through topsoil and subsoil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,977.

Which of the following is not a depositional lake?

A.

flood plain lake

B.

ox-bow lake

C.

barrier lake

D.

carter lake

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,978.

Fold mountains are basically formed as a result of

A.

coriolis force

B.

tensional force

C.

compressional force

D.

gravitational force

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,979.

An aquifer can best be described as

A.

water bearing rock in between two impervious layers of rock

B.

a dammed surface water

C.

a well sunk below an impervious stratum of rock

D.

a beheaded river in a limestone region

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,980.

Which of the following is a feature of limestone regions?

A.

batholith

B.

cinder cone

C.

crater

D.

stalagmite

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.