Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#191] Which is the world's largest river?
Correct Answer

(B) The Amazon

Explanation

Solution: The Amazon is the world's largest river by volume, but scientists have believed it is slightly shorter than Africa's Nile. The Brazilian scientists' 14-day expedition extended the Amazon's length by about 176 miles (284 kilometers), making it 65 miles (105 kilometers) longer than the Nile.

[#192] The country with the highest density is ________
Correct Answer

(D) Singapore

Explanation

Solution: The country with the highest density is Singapore. Population density of Singapore is highest among countries having population over 1 million.

[#193] One will not have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Mumbai to
Correct Answer

(B) Suez

Explanation

Solution: One will not have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Mumbai to Suez.

[#194] Which is the largest fishing ground in the world?
Correct Answer

(B) North Sea

Explanation

Solution: North Sea is the largest fishing ground in the world. It stretches from the Bering Sea to East China Sea and the world's largest as well as greatest fishing ground.

[#195] Red Indians called this local wind Ice Eater?
Correct Answer

(B) Chinook

Explanation

Solution: Red Indians called Chinook wind Ice Eater. As these winds move east, they rise over the western slopes of the mountains then descend, becoming extremely dry and much warmer. Air naturally warms as it sinks, but dry air warms almost twice as fast as moist air. The winds can also spread fires easily because of the extremely dry air.