Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode
[#186] The world's largest port is ________.
Correct Answer
(C) New York/New Jersey
Explanation
Solution: The world's largest port is New York/New Jersey. The Port of New York and New Jersey is the busiest container port on the East Coast of the United States. Its terminals are located throughout the New York metropolitan area including Newark, New Jersey. The largest terminal in the port is operated by Maher Terminals.
[#187] Tibet, the highest plateau in the world, is a
Correct Answer
(B) Intermontane plateau
Explanation
Solution: Tibet, the highest plateau in the world, is a Intermontane plateau. Tibetan plateau is the highest plateau in the world at the height of 4599-5000 Meters.
[#188] The total length of the oceanic ridge systems is of the order of
Correct Answer
(B) 65000 km
Explanation
Solution: The total length of the oceanic ridge systems is of the order of 65000 km. The massive Mid-Ocean Ridge system wraps around the globe like seams on a baseball, stretching an impressive 65,000 kilometers (40,390 miles). The majority of the system is underwater, with an average water depth to the top of the ridge of 2,500 meters (8,200 feet).
[#189] The river that runs along the USA-Mexico boundary is
Correct Answer
(A) Rio-Grande
Explanation
Solution: The river that runs along the USA-Mexico boundary is Rio-Grande. It is fifth longest river of North America, and the 20th longest in the world, forming the border between the U.S. state of Texas and Mexico.
[#190] Which set of two river given below together form the world's largest delta?
Correct Answer
(A) The Ganges and the Brahmpautra
Explanation
Solution: The Ganges and the Brahmpautra together form the world's largest delta. The delta is shared by both India and Bangladesh. It has an area of more than 105,000 sq. km. and is one of the most fertile regions of the world. The river is drained by both the Ganges and Brahmaputra, alongwith their tributaries and distributaries.