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.

2,966.

Planetary winds are deflected on crossing the Equator due mainly to the effects of?

A.

Coriolis force

B.

Ferrel's law

C.

the jet stream

D.

gravitational force

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,967.

In the northern winter, two well- defined low pressure cells are centered respectively on the North Atlantic Oceans because?

A.

the sea is relatively warmer than the land

B.

there are warm ocean currents

C.

the northern parts of the oceans are shallow

D.

the seas are swept by strong winds

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,968.

Which of the following factors best explains the generally low isolation in the high latitudes?

A.

Altitude

B.

Continentally

C.

Longitudinal position

D.

Angel of inclination

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,969.

The warm ocean current which washes the southeastern coast of Africa is called the?

A.

Benguela current

B.

Guinea current

C.

Canaries current

D.

Agulhas current

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,970.

Four ways in which a river transports its load are?

A.

corrosion, saltation, solution and suspension

B.

saltation, solution, suspension and traction

C.

attrition, saltion, solution and suspension

D.

corrosion, attrition, suspension and traction

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.