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.
The decrease in temperature at the rate of 6.5°C for every 1,000m of ascent is termed?
dry adiabatic lapse rate
normal lapse rate
wet adiabatic lapse rate
temperature inversion
Correct answer is B
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Which of the following are associated with the lower course of a river?
Gorge, rapids and waterfalls
Corrasion, corrosion and attrition
Floodplains, ox-bow lakes and deltas
Meanders, cliff and spurs
Correct answer is C
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Hanging valley
Arete
Pyramidal peak
Cirque
Correct answer is D
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The variation in the volume of water in a river over time is known as its?
regime
discharge
fluctuation
velocity
Correct answer is A
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A layer of very fine wind-deposited sand and silt is known as?
loess
barchan
seif
bajada
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.