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.

3,001.

Tropical rain forest are important to the functioning of the earth's environment because they are large reservoirs of?

A.

oxygen, mositure and biodiversity

B.

timber, wildlife and virgin soils

C.

water, energy and mineral resources

D.

food, fibre and medicinal plants

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,002.

A tropical tree that is often grown in pure stands is the?

A.

mahogany

B.

teak

C.

ebony

D.

ironwood

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,003.

Which of the following characteristics clearly distinguishes a mature soil from a juvenile one?

A.

Sand fraction greater than 50%

B.

Low nitrogen content

C.

Well-developed profile

D.

Soil pH-value of approximately 6.5

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,004.

The thick, scarred barks of many savannah trees are the effect of?

A.

drought

B.

grazing

C.

pests

D.

fire

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,005.

The faults both sides of the horst are?

A.

normal faults

B.

reversed faults

C.

tear faults

D.

thrust faults

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.