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.

2,296.

Leaching of soil means

A.

water logging of the soil

B.

formation of hardpan in the soil

C.

washing of nutrients down from the upper layers of the soil

D.

removal of parent materials from the soil

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,297.

A vertical section of soil through all its horizons is called

A.

soil texture

B.

A- horizon section

C.

B - horizon section

D.

soil profile

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,298.

Which of the following statements is true of winds?

A.

off-shore winds are usually wet

B.

they blow strongly only in forest

C.

they blow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

D.

they blo from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,299.

The environmental lapse rate is a decrease of temperature by

A.

6.50c for every 1,000 metres of ascent

B.

6.50F for every 1,000 metres of ascent

C.

6.50F for every 1,000 metres of descent

D.

6.50c for every 1,000 metres of descent

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,300.

Convectional rains are typical

A.

polar areas

B.

mediterranean areas

C.

monsoon areas

D.

equatorial areas

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.