Question 1

What comes first latitude or longitude?

Accepted Answer

Latitude comes first among latitude or longitude. Latitude is written before longitude. The first number is always the latitude and the second is the longitude. Latitude is written with a number, followed by either “north” or “south” depending on whether it is located north or south of the equator. Longitude is written with a number, followed by either “east” or “west” depending on whether it is located east or west of the Prime Meridian.

Question 2

What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves?

Accepted Answer

United States and Russia have together almost 400 billion tones. Which represents nearly 50% of world's reserves of coal.

Question 3

What is located at 180 degrees longitude?

Accepted Answer

The 180th meridian or antimeridian is the meridian 180° east or west of the Prime Meridian, with which it forms a great circle dividing the earth into the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. It is common to both east longitude and west longitude. It is used as the basis for the International Date Line because it mostly passes through the open waters of the Pacific Ocean. However, the meridian passes through Russia and Fiji as well as Antarctica.

Question 4

Why did settlers move to the great plains?

Accepted Answer

Land prices in the East were getting too expensive, and the West (Great Plains) offered an opportunity for more people to own land. Although the area suffered from extreme weather and poor soils, many people decided to take the risk and venture to the Great Plains. The government was also committed to supporting those who decided to make the move. Settlers moved to the Great Plains for several reasons. One reason was the government was offering 160 acres of land for free if the settler agreed to live on the land for five years. This was part of the Homestead Act of 1862. Some people went to the Great Plains when they heard there were minerals in the region. Gold was one mineral found in the Great Plains region. People hoped to make a lot of money by mining gold.

Question 5

The Mayan pyramids and temples were made from

Accepted Answer

The Mayans were an ancient civilization located in what is known as Mesoamerica, a geographical region comprised of Mexico and parts of Central America. They were extremely adept in matters of mathematics, astronomy, and art, and architecture. The Mayan pyramids and temples were built with bricks and covered with limestone.

Question 6

Which program is an example of domestic policy?

Accepted Answer

Domestic policy is the decisions made by a government regarding issues that occur within the country. The Clean Air Act NATO program is an example of domestic policy.

Question 7

Mount Damavand is the highest peak in

Accepted Answer

Mount Damavand is the highest peak in Iran and also a potentially active volcano.

Question 8

The tropical grasslands of Africa are known as?

Accepted Answer

The tropical grasslands of Africa are known as Savanna.

Question 9

In which city the headquarters of Asian Development Bank is there?

Accepted Answer

The headquarters of Asian Development Bank is there in Manila, Philippines.

Question 10

For what is Napa valley in California famous for

Accepted Answer

Napa valley in California famous for wine.

Question 11

The term 'Nuclear Posture Review (NPR)', some times seen in the news is associated with the affairs of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) is the USA's primary statement of nuclear policy. It states the roe of nuclear weapons in U.S. security strategy.

Question 12

Who has been sworn in as the new Attorney General of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The new Attorney General of the United States is William Barr from 2019.

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