World Geography problems
- 1. East African Valleys, streching from East Africa through Red Sea to Syria is an example of
Options- A. river valley
- B. rift valley system
- C. glaciated valley
- D. a canyon Discuss
Correct Answer: rift valley system
Explanation:
A rift valley is formed either due to upheaval of blocks on either sides of a fracture or due to subsidence of block between them.
- 2. The Highest navigable lake in the world is
Options- A. Huron
- B. Titicaca
- C. Superior
- D. Tanganyika Discuss
Correct Answer: Titicaca
Explanation:
The Lake is located in the Andes mountains near Bolivia-Peru border at a height of 3810 m. It is also the largest lake in South America.
- 3. The World's largest reserves of petroleum are located in
Options- A. The USA
- B. Russia
- C. Saudi Arabia
- D. Kuwait Discuss
Correct Answer: Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
Nearly 15% of the petroleum reserves are found in Soudi Arabia
- 4. The 'Old Faithful' in Yellow stone National Park, Wyoming is a/an
Options- A. hot spring
- B. extinct volcano
- C. geyser
- D. oak tree Discuss
Correct Answer: geyser
Explanation:
Geysers are fountains of hot water and superheated steam that erupts with an explosion whereas hotsprings or thermal springs are found where water sinks deep enough the surface to be heated up by the interior forces and it comes out without any explosion. Iceland and New Zealand are the other countries having geysers while hot springs are relatively common.
- 5. St Andreas Fault passes close to the US city of
Options- A. Los Angeles
- B. New Orleans
- C. Hollywood
- D. San Francisco Discuss
Correct Answer: San Francisco
Explanation:
A devastating series of earthquakes in 1906 ruined the city completely and its presence is a constant remainder of the past and a threat of repetition in future.
- 6. Suez Canal was completed in the year
Options- A. 1859
- B. 1869
- C. 1871
- D. 1889 Discuss
Correct Answer: 1869
Explanation:
Of the two international ship canals, the Suez is more important than the Panama. Constructed over a period of 10 years according to a plan of the French Engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps, the Suez Canal was opened as early as 1869.
- 7. The Planets that have no natural satellites are________
Options- A. Mercury and Venus
- B. Earth and Mars
- C. Jupiter and Saturn
- D. Uranus and Neptune Discuss
Correct Answer: Mercury and Venus
- 8. In Britain the Grand Union Canal is running from
Options- A. Liverpool to Hull
- B. Cardiff to Birmingham
- C. Glasgow to Edinburgh
- D. West Midlands to the London area Discuss
Correct Answer: West Midlands to the London area
Explanation:
In Britain few of the Canals built during the early days of the Industrial Revolution are now playing an important role in the economy of the country. Example, Grand Union Canal.
- 9. Which continent has the least countries?
Options- A. Africa
- B. South America
- C. Antarctica
- D. Europe Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, Database Administrator, IT Trainer
Correct Answer: Antarctica
Explanation:
Africa - 54 countries
South America - 12 countries
Antarctica - 0 countries
Europe - 43 countries.
Hence, Antarctica continent has the least countries.
- 10. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as the southern lights.
Options- A. Aurora australis
- B. Aurora borealis
- C. Aurora polaris
- D. Aurora coriolis Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Aurora australis
Explanation:
Polar lights (aurora polaris) are a natural phenomenon found in both the northern and southern hemispheres that can be truly awe inspiring.
Northern lights are also called by their scientific name, aurora borealis, and
Southern lights are called aurora australis.
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