Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#511] The Great Barrier Reef is found
Correct Answer

(D) Of the coast of Queensland

Explanation

Solution: The Great Barrier Reef is found of the coast of Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef. It is near the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is made up of nearly 2900 coral reefs and over 600 islands. It is 327,800 km² big and 2600 km long.

[#512] Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Correct Answer

(A) Pacific Ocean

Explanation

Solution: Great Barrier Reef is located on the off shore region of Eastern Australia in the Pacific Ocean. It runs parallel to eastern coast of Australia.

[#513] Scandinavia is a suitable country for exploiting hydroelectricity because of the presence of
Correct Answer

(A) Lakes

Explanation

Solution: Scandinavia is a suitable country for exploiting hydroelectricity because of the presence of Lakes.

[#514] Which of the following is taken into consideration while deciding a shipping route?
Correct Answer

(D) All the above

Explanation

Solution: The following that is taken into consideration while deciding a shipping route are Depth of the sea, Availability of ports and harbours and Climate of the region.

[#515] Country peopled almost by migration is
Correct Answer

(C) Australia

Explanation

Solution: Country peopled almost by migration is Australia. Australia's estimated resident population (ERP) reached 24 million. More than one quarter (28.2%) of Australia's resident population was born overseas - a level that is considered very high compared to most other OECD countries.