Could You Pass This Interesting Geography Quiz?
Geography is the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources and political and economic activities. This quiz will be worth 10 points. So, let's try out this quiz. All the best!
- 1.
The soil described as a mixture of sand, silt, clay, and humus is
- A.
Humus.
- B.
Sand.
- C.
Soil.
- D.
Loam.
- E.
Silt.
Correct Answer
D. Loam. -
- 2.
Which of the following would be the least suitable for conversion to agriculture?
- A.
Grassland
- B.
Tropical forests
- C.
Deciduous forest
- D.
Prairie
- E.
Silted in lake
Correct Answer
B. Tropical forests -
- 3.
Which element is a component of chlorophyll and activates enzymes used in photosynthesis, respiration, and protein synthesis?
- A.
Nitrogen
- B.
Potassium
- C.
Sulfur
- D.
Phosphorus
- E.
Magnesium
Correct Answer
E. Magnesium -
- 4.
Chlorosis and leaf droop are caused by a deficiency of
- A.
Nitrogen.
- B.
Potassium.
- C.
Sulfur.
- D.
Phosphorus.
- E.
Magnesium.
Correct Answer
E. Magnesium. -
- 5.
Nodules found on the roots of leguminous plants are involved in supplying which element for the plant?
- A.
Aluminum
- B.
Boron
- C.
Magnesium
- D.
Nitrogen
- E.
Chlorine
Correct Answer
D. Nitrogen -
- 6.
Mycorrhizae
- A.
Increase plant growth.
- B.
Are symbionts.
- C.
Allow a plant to absorb more water.
- D.
Increase the surface area for absorption of water and minerals.
- E.
All of these
Correct Answer
E. All of these -
- 7.
The water and minerals absorbed by the roots usually first enter the
- A.
Pericycle.
- B.
Vascular tissue.
- C.
Cortex.
- D.
Root hairs.
- E.
Endodermis.
Correct Answer
D. Root hairs. -
- 8.
Water inside all of the xylem cells is being pulled upward by
- A.
Turgor pressure.
- B.
Negative pressures (tensions).
- C.
Osmotic gradients.
- D.
Pressure flow forces.
- E.
All of these
Correct Answer
B. Negative pressures (tensions). -
- 9.
The cells that surround stomata are
- A.
Endodermal cells.
- B.
Guard cells.
- C.
Mesophyll cells.
- D.
Vascular bundle cells.
- E.
Vessel cells.
Correct Answer
B. Guard cells. -
- 10.
Sugars are carried throughout the plant in which tissue?
- A.
Cortex
- B.
Parenchyma
- C.
Xylem
- D.
Phloem
- E.
Stem
Correct Answer
D. Phloem -
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