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.

2,076.

The Equatorial forests of the Amazon basin is generally referred to as the

A.

campos

B.

selvas

C.

pampas

D.

lianos

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,077.

All the following constitute environmental hazards except

A.

urbanization

B.

mass wasting

C.

earthquakes

D.

drought

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,078.

Spits and bars are formed by

A.

river erosion

B.

wind deposition

C.

wave erosion

D.

wave deposition

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,079.

Continental shelves are important for all the following except

A.

fishing

B.

sea piracy

C.

development of harbour

D.

recreation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,080.

Which of the following is a north-easterly wind from Sahara blowing towards the Gulf of Guinea?

A.

the sirocco

B.

the fohn

C.

the harmattan

D.

the chinook

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.