Top 50 Geography One Liner Questions and Answers

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Geography is the study of the Earth and its physical features, human societies, and interactions with the environment. It is a vast and complex subject, but there are some basic geography questions that everyone should know.

Here are some of the top geography one liner questions:

S.No.	Question	Answer
1.	Which two planets of the solar system have no satellites?	Mercury and Venus
2.	On which planet of the solar system does the sun rise in the west and set in the east?	Venus
3.	After how many years does Halley’s comet appear once in a period?	76 years
4.	The light coming from stars gives the idea of their which quality?	Temperature
5.	Which celestial body besides earth bear, The Sea of Tranquility’ and The Ocean of Storms’ ?	Moon
6.	What is the time required by moonlight to reach the earth?	1.3 sec
7.	If there is no Sun, what would the colour of the sky?	Black
8.	In which the radiant energy of the sun is transmitted?	Short waves
9.	Which planet take maximum time for one revolution around the Sun?	Jupiter
10.	On which date does Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere occur?	December, 22
11.	What is the approximate equatorial circumference of the earth?	40,000 Km
12.	On which date the earth is at the largest distance from the sun (Apehelion)?	July 4th
13.	The mapping of which part of earth is most difficult?	Interior of the Earth
14.	What will be the shortest day in Australia?	June 21
15.	Of the total volume of the earth, which layer forms the major part?	Core
16.	Which phenomenon gives an evidence for the spherical shape of the earth?	Lunar eclipse
17.	How much does the earth revolves round the sun in its orbit by approximately?	1° per day
18.	The heavier silicates named ‘Sima’ or silica + magnesium are most abundant in which layer?	Crust
19.	The tide at its maximum height is known by which name?	Spring tide
20.	Through which group of countries does the Equator pass?	Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia
21.	Which cold and dense air blowing down the mountain slope during the night?	Katabatic wind
22.	Which chemically inactive gas present in the atmosphere?	Argon
23.	When can one record the lowest temperature of air?	Just before sunrise
24.	Which layer of the atmosphere provides ideal conditions for flying of jet aeroplanes?	Stratosphere
25.	What happens when a sudden fall in the barometric reading?	Storm
26.	What do the contact of two air masses differing sharply in humidity originate?	Temperate cyclones
27.	The cauliflower shape is associated with which cloud formations?	Cumulus
28.	In the earth’s atmosphere, what changes in the atmospheric pressure?	Decreases with height
29.	The dry wind ‘Santa Ana’ blows in which country?	California
30.	Northern part of Australia is typified by which climate?	Monsoon climate
31.	Where are a large number of species are found within a small unit of area?	Wet evergreen equatorial forests
32.	Which ecosystem covers the largest area of the earth’s surface?	Marine Ecosystem
33.	Which climatic factor which has the least effect upon a terrestrial ecosystem?	Wind
34.	Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature?	Hot desert
35.	Which country celebrates Christmas festival in summer season?	Australia
36.	Which is an example of Mid latitude desert ?	Patagonia desert
37.	Where are the Postaz temperate grassland?	Hungary
38.	Long treeless grassy palms are characteristics of which grass?	Pampas
39.	Which is the zones of excessively dry climate with very cold temperature throughout the year?	Tundra
40.	Which region specialises in the cultivation of citrus fruits?	Mediterranean region
41.	Which country is the largest producer of Bauxite?	Australia
42.	Which term for natural vegetation is associated with Siberia?	Taiga
43.	Which is the World’s largest synthetic rubber and tyre making centre?	Akron
44.	Which country is the largest on producer in the world?	U.S.A.
45.	In the world production of natural rubber, what is the rank of India?	Fourth
46.	What is the Molten rock below the surface of the earth?	Magma
47.	What is the cause of Exposure of rock to the changes of temperature?	Mechanical weathering
48.	Which geomorphic processes is associated with the work of glaciers?	Plucking
49.	Tsunami is a large sea wave caused by an earthquake experienced along the coasts of which country?	Japan
50.	Which instrument instrument used for recording earthquake waves?	Seismograph

These are just a few examples of the many specific geography questions that people might ask. By learning the answers to these questions, you can gain a better understanding of different parts of the world.

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