Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#546] "Dark Continent" is
Correct Answer

(A) Africa

Explanation

Solution: "Dark Continent" is Africa. It was said so, as little was known about Africa hence the resources were not explored & utilised properly.

[#547] "Europe point" is
Correct Answer

(A) The southern most tip of Gibraltar

Explanation

Solution: Europa Point with Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque and the profile of Gibraltar Rock. Europa Point is the southernmost point of Gibraltar, a territory of South West Europe which is part of the United Kingdom.

[#548] Which, among the following countries, lies at the junction of three continents (Asia, Africa ad Europe)?
Correct Answer

(B) Cyprus

Explanation

Solution: Cyprus lies at the junction of three continents (Asia, Africa ad Europe). Cyprus is the third largest Mediterranean island with an area of 3,572 square miles. Cyprus is sometimes placed in Europe, Asia or even the Middle East. Geographically, Cyprus is closer to Asia but is historically and culturally a European country.

[#549] Cod, haddock, halibut, sole, garoupa and snapper are
Correct Answer

(C) Fish varieties

Explanation

Solution: Cod, haddock, halibut, sole, garoupa and snapper are Fish varieties.

[#550] The inequality between day and night becomes greater or more marked as one travels from ________ to ________.
Correct Answer

(B) Equator, Poles

Explanation

Solution: The inequality between day and night becomes greater or more marked as one travels from Equator to Poles.