Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#551] Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term 'Karroo' of Southern Africa?
Correct Answer

(C) Steppes from the coastal lowland on to the high plateau

Explanation

Solution: Steppes from the coastal lowland on to the high plateau defines the term 'Karroo' of Southern Africa. The Karoo is a semi desert natural region of South Africa.

[#552] Infant mortality rate is ________
Correct Answer

(A) Number of deaths of children below 1 year of age per 1000 of the population

Explanation

Solution: Infant mortality rate is number of deaths of children below 1 year of age per 1000 of the population. Infant mortality rate, measure of human infant deaths in a group younger than one year of age. It is an important indicator of the overall physical health of a community.

[#553] Strait of Florida runs in between ________
Correct Answer

(C) Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico

Explanation

Solution: Strait of Florida runs in between Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It is a strait located south-southeast of the North American mainland, generally accepted to be between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, and between the Florida Keys (U.S.) and Cuba.

[#554] Ear rot is a disease which Infects
Correct Answer

(C) Corn

Explanation

Solution: Ear rot is a disease which Infects Corn. Variable weather conditions are causing ear rots to appear in corn.

[#555] Addis Ababa is the capital of
Correct Answer

(A) Ethiopia

Explanation

Solution: Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, also spelled Addis Abeba, capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It is located on a well-watered plateau surrounded by hills and mountains, in the geographic centre of the country. Only since the late 19th century has Addis Ababa been the capital of the Ethiopian state.