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.

3,701.

Lakes formed as a result of landslides, screes or avalanches are known as

A.

man-made lakes

B.

barrier lakes

C.

caldera lakes

D.

rock-hollow lakes

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,702.

A traveller crossing the international Date Line from America to Asia at 12 midnight on Sunday, would have to change his watch to 12 midnight on

A.

Sunday

B.

Monday

C.

Tuesday

D.

Saturday

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,703.

The period when the earth is furthest from the sun is

A.

aphelion

B.

summer

C.

perihelion

D.

spring

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,704.

When the gradient of a river channel changes from a steep to a gentle angle, the main activity of the river will be

A.

depositing

B.

eroding

C.

deepening

D.

terracing

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,705.

A typical example of landforms produced by marine erosion is a

A.

beach

B.

spit

C.

mud-flat

D.

stack

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.