Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode
[#136] The waterfall with the greatest meterage in the fall is
Correct Answer
(D) The Salto Angel Falls, South America
Explanation
Solution: The waterfall with the greatest meterage in the fall is The Salto Angel Falls, South America. Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world. The measured height of falls is 979 m and tallest single uninterrupted drop – 807 m high.
[#137] The Balkan Peninsula is separated from the rest of Europe by the river.
Correct Answer
(A) Danube
Explanation
Solution: The Balkan Peninsula is separated from the rest of Europe by the river Danube. Balkans, the the countries occupying the part of SE Europe lying south of the Danube and Sava Rivers, forming a peninsula bounded by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas in the west, the Aegean and Black Seas in the east, and the Mediterranean in the south.
[#138] The highest plateau in the world is
Correct Answer
(A) Plateau of Tibet
Explanation
Solution: The highest plateau in the world is Plateau of Tibet. It is the highest plateau in the world with an average altitude of 4,500m, and was reputed as “the roof of the world” and “the world’s third pole”.
[#139] Berlin is situated on the river canal
Correct Answer
(C) Spree
Explanation
Solution: Berlin is situated on the river canal Spree. It flows through the city centre of Berlin to join the River Havel in Spandau, one of Berlin's western boroughs, which itself ultimately merges with the Elbe to enter the sea in Cuxhaven, after flowing through Hamburg.
[#140] The region with the lowest mean winter temperature (-50º C) is found in
Correct Answer
(B) Northern Canada
Explanation
Solution: The region with the lowest mean winter temperature (-50º C) is found in Northern Canada.