Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#286] The winter temperatures of north-western Europe are higher than those of eastern Europe in the same latitudinal zone because ________
Correct Answer

(D) It lies under westerly winds which blow over the Gulf Stream Drift

Explanation

Solution: The winter temperatures of north-western Europe are higher than those of eastern Europe in the same latitudinal zone because The winter temperatures of north-western Europe are higher than those of eastern Europe in the same latitudinal zone because It lies under westerly winds which blow over the Gulf Stream Drift.

[#287] The 38th parallel separates ________
Correct Answer

(A) North Korea and South Korea

Explanation

Solution: The 38th parallel separates North Korea and South Korea. This parallel divided the Korean peninsula roughly in the middle. In 1948, this parallel became the boundary between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and the Republic of Korea (South Korea), both of which claim to be the government of the whole of Korea.

[#288] The "Horn of Africa" includes ________
Correct Answer

(A) Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia

Explanation

Solution: The "Horn of Africa" includes Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia. Horn of Africa, region of eastern Africa. It is the easternmost extension of African land and for the purposes of this article is defined as the region that is home to the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia, whose cultures have been linked throughout their long history.

[#289] The smallest amongst the following continents is ________.
Correct Answer

(B) Antarctica

Explanation

Solution: The smallest amongst the following continents is Antarctica. Below is the list of continents starting from smallest Continent Area (km 2 ) Australia 8600000 Europe 10180000 Antarctica 14000000 South America 17840000 North America 24709000 Africa 30370000 Asia 44579000

[#290] The highest coal-producing country in the world is
Correct Answer

(C) China

Explanation

Solution: The highest coal-producing country in the world is China. China has been the biggest coal producer in the past three decades. China produced nearly 3.7 billion tons of coal in 2013 representing 47% of global total coal yield. It is estimated that China uses half of its coal for power generation, which accounts for over 80% of the country's electricity production.