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.

201.

The human activity that can improve composition of the atmosphere is

A.

Use of chemicals

B.

Land reclamation

C.

Mining and Construction works

D.

Cutting down of trees

Correct answer is A

The use of some certain chemicals will significantly improve the composition of the atmosphere.

202.

The following are volcanic mountains except

A.

Cotopaxi of Ecuador

B.

Midcrop of Sumatra

C.

Fuji of Japan

D.

Monadnock of USA

Correct answer is D

Volcanic mountains are formed from volcanoes. Examples are the cotopaxi, fuji mountains, midcrop of sumatra mountains and the moyon of philippine

203.

Which of the following gives the correct full meaning of G.I.S?

A.

Geographic Internet Solution

B.

Geographic Internet System

C.

Geographic Information Spread

D.

Geographic Information System

Correct answer is D

G.I.S means Geographic Information System

204.

An important mineral deposit in south Africa which has attracted a large number of white settler is?

A.

Iron in Durban

B.

Copper in Cape Town

C.

Gold in Witwatersrand

D.

Aluminium in Johannessburg

Correct answer is C

Africa leads the whole world in the production of gold. South Africa is the largest producer of gold.

205.

___________ is a layer of very fine wind-deposited sand and silt?

A.

loess

B.

seif

C.

barchan

D.

Bajada

Correct answer is A

Loess are loose, fine particles which are carried by wind and deposited outside the desert. Deposits of loess are found in North-West China