GEOGRAPHY EXAM

What is the main focus of Physical Geography?

• Study of natural physical environment

• Study of human activities

• Study of historical events

• Study of economic activities

Which branch of Geography deals with the study of climate and weather?

• Geology

• Geomorphology

• Pedology

• Climatology

What is the importance of studying Geography in relation to other nations?

• Facilitates good relationship among nations

• Leads to conflicts

• Promotes competition

• Encourages isolation

What is the composition of the Sun mainly made of?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

Which planet is known as The Red Planet?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

• Uranus

What are small fragments of rocks left going around the sun when the solar system was formed called?

• Comets

• Meteoroids

• Asteroids

• Planets

What is the main function of the Moon's gravitational pull?

• Causes hurricanes

• Causes earthquakes

• Causes volcanic eruptions

• Causes ocean tides

What is the phenomenon called when the rays of the sun are blocked from reaching the earth or the moon?

• Eclipse

• Tsunami

• Typhoon

• Earthquake

What is the origin of the earth according to the text?

• Nebula Clod Theory

• Passing Star Theory

• Collision Theory

• Supernova/explosion Theory

What is the main characteristic of planets in our solar system?

• Cylindrical shape

• Triangular shape

• Spherical shape

• Square shape