World Geography problems
- 1. The Earth's population has ________since the turn of the century
Options- A. Stayed the same
- B. doubled
- C. trebled
- D. multiplied ten times Discuss
Correct Answer: trebled
Explanation:
The population increases in geometrical progression and has crossed the 5 billion mark. The united nations estimate an average growth rate of 1.5% per annum.
- 2. Cyclones are called as hurricanes in
Options- A. Bangladesh
- B. China
- C. Gulf of Mexico and Carribean Sea
- D. Japan Discuss
Correct Answer: Gulf of Mexico and Carribean Sea
Explanation:
Tropical cyclones are also known as 'typhoons' in china, and Willy Willies in Australia.
- 3. The first oil well in the world was drilled at
Options- A. Assam
- B. Japan
- C. Pensylvania
- D. Former USSR Discuss
Correct Answer: Pensylvania
Explanation:
The first oil well was dug in 1859. The oil production has since declined but it retains its name for high grade oil
- 4. 'Abadan' is well known as
Options- A. a major Air Force base in Iraq
- B. the main oil terminal in Iran
- C. a pilgrim centre for Muslims and Christians as well
- D. an archaeological site throwing new light on the civilisation that flourished in Arabia before the advent of Aryans into india Discuss
Correct Answer: the main oil terminal in Iran
Explanation:
Iran is an important oil-producing region in the Middle East. Abadan on the Abadan island has one of the largest refineries in the world.
- 5. 'Roaring Forties' are
Options- A. waterfalls in canada
- B. cyclonic winds
- C. the turbulent years in world History from 1940 to 1944
- D. westerly winds blowing through out the year over the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere between 40 degrees and 60 degrees south Discuss
Correct Answer: westerly winds blowing through out the year over the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere between 40 degrees and 60 degrees south
Explanation:
The absence of a landmass within these latitudes in the southern hemisphere eliminate friction and lends force to these winds and hence derives the name
- 6. Tokyo, the capital of japan is situated in the island of
Options- A. Hokkaido
- B. Honshu
- C. Shikoku
- D. Kyushu Discuss
Correct Answer: Honshu
Explanation:
Honshu is the largest of the four main islands and is approximately equal in area to United Kingdom. Tokyo is one of the five largest cities of the world.
- 8. Podsol is a type of soil which is characteristic of a region under the cover of _________forest
Options- A. deciduous
- B. coniferous
- C. evergreen
- D. alpine Discuss
Correct Answer: coniferous
Explanation:
It develops in a region of moderate rainfall and limited evaporation. It is agriculturally a poor soil but addition of lime and fertilizers would yield favourable results. Found extensively in northern Canada and northern Russia.
- 9. Name the mountain that seperates France and Spain
Options- A. Alps
- B. Pyrenees
- C. Jura
- D. Vosges Discuss
Correct Answer: Pyrenees
Explanation:
Pyrenees, a chief mountain in Europe, forms a part of the great mountain across Europe and Asia.
- 10. Fiords abound the coast of
Options- A. Sweden
- B. France
- C. Norway
- D. German Discuss
Correct Answer: Norway
Explanation:
Fiords are along narrow inlets into the sea-coast with steep sides. It usually occurs along the coast of a mountainous region.It has been formed by glacial action.
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