Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#166] Which of the following natural regions is known as the "big game country" a land of "Safari"?
Correct Answer

(C) Savanna or Tropical Grassland region

Explanation

Solution: Savanna or Tropical Grassland region is known as the "big game country" a land of "Safari".

[#167] The Gutenburg discontinuity separates ________.
Correct Answer

(D) Inner mantle and the core

Explanation

Solution: The Gutenburg discontinuity separates Inner mantle and the core. It separates and divides the lower mantle from the outer core. The lower mantle above the Gutenberg line is solid, but the outer core below the line is liquid molten.

[#168] Tropical deserts are rich in ________ resources.
Correct Answer

(A) Mineral

Explanation

Solution: Tropical deserts are rich in mineral resources. Rich mineral resources are found chiefly in deserts, and some are unique to deserts. Those minerals that occur naturally in dry saline inland bodies of water require sediments and near-surface brines for their formation. Minerals such as borax, sodium nitrate, sodium carbonate, bromine, iodine, calcium and strontium compounds are created when water in desert lakes (playa) evaporate.

[#169] Amongst the following, which is the largest island?
Correct Answer

(D) New Guinea

Explanation

Solution: New Guinea is the largest island with a size of (2,941,517 sq miles).

[#170] The Continents of Africa and Europe, at their close at point are separated from each other by the strait of
Correct Answer

(C) Gibraltar

Explanation

Solution: The Estrecho de Gibraltar which is also known as the Strait of Gibraltar is a channel connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. The channel lies between the northwesternmost part of Africa and the southernmost part of Europe.