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.

3,121.

Which of the following produces a continuous record of atmospheric pressure?

A.

Mercury barometer

B.

Barometer

C.

Aneroid barometer

D.

Altimeter

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,122.

The difference in the readings on the dry and wet bulb thermometers is used to determine?

A.

atmospheric pressure

B.

range of temperature

C.

evaportraspriation

D.

relative humidity

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,123.

An off-shore bar formed by corals is known as?

A.

an atoll

B.

a coral reef

C.

a fringing reef

D.

a barrier reef

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,124.

The older fold mountains are much lower in elevation and less rugged than the younger ones largely because they?

A.

are less resistance to erosion

B.

have been subjected to greater instability

C.

have experience a longer period of denudation

D.

have been subjected to greater faulting

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,125.

Steeps-sided and flat-floored valleys found in hot desert are the products of?

A.

fluvial erosion

B.

wind abrasion

C.

wind deflation

D.

glacial erosion

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.