Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#261] Which continent has the highest density of population?
Correct Answer

(C) Europe

Explanation

Solution: Europe has the highest density of population. Monaco is the most densely populated country of Europe while the region of Iceland is the least densely populated place in the continent.

[#262] Which of the following is the busiest of ocean trade routes?
Correct Answer

(C) North Atlantic

Explanation

Solution: North Atlantic is the busiest of ocean trade routes. The Atlantic Ocean is between many trading ports from different countries and that is why it it the busiest ocean.

[#263] Light from the nearest star reaches the earth in
Correct Answer

(D) 4.3 years

Explanation

Solution: Light from the nearest star reaches the earth in 4.3 years. The closest star to Earth are three stars in the Alpha Centauri system. The two main stars are Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B, which form a binary pair. They are an average of 4.3 light-years from Earth. The third star is Proxima Centauri. It is about 4.22 light-years from Earth and is the closest star other than the sun.

[#264] Suez Canal connects
Correct Answer

(B) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea

Explanation

Solution: An artificial sea canal built by English in 19th century to shorten the trading route between Asia & Europe connects Red Sea with Mediterranean Sea.

[#265] Suez Canal links
Correct Answer

(C) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea

Explanation

Solution: Suez Canal links Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea. Suez Canal, sea-level waterway running north-south across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt to connect the Mediterranean and the Red seas.