Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#316] A country lying within the Arctic Circle having geysers is
Correct Answer

(B) Iceland

Explanation

Solution: A country lying within the Arctic Circle having geysers is Iceland. The mainland of Iceland is just a few degrees south of the Arctic Circle (66°30'N). The Arctic Circle does however pass through Grímsey island, which lies 40 kilometres (25 mi) off the north coast of Iceland.

[#317] Which of the following is known as "the cold pole" of the world?
Correct Answer

(B) Verkhoyansk in Russia

Explanation

Solution: Verkhoyansk in Russia is known as "the cold pole" of the world. Verkhoyansk is the iciest city on the globe having once measured minus 67.8° Celsius. It's now trying to use the frigid record to attract tourists.

[#318] Which European country has over 200 volcanoes, many of them active?
Correct Answer

(D) Iceland

Explanation

Solution: Iceland has over 200 volcanoes, many of them active. There are approximately 130 volcanoes in Iceland, active and inactive. About 30 active volcanic systems can be found under the island, in all parts of the country other than the Westfjords.

[#319] The route is connecting Western Europe, Africa and Australia by way of the Cape of Good Hope.
Correct Answer

(B) Cape route

Explanation

Solution: Cape route is connecting Western Europe, Africa and Australia by way of the Cape of Good Hope. The European-Asian sea route, also known as the sea route to India or the Cape Route is a shipping route from European coast of the Atlantic Ocean to Asia's coast of the Indian Ocean passing by the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Agulhas at the southern edge of Africa.

[#320] Heligoland is an archipelago of which of the following nations?
Correct Answer

(B) Germany

Explanation

Solution: Heligoland is an archipelago of Germany. At present is administered by Germany in North Sea. Earlier these were occupied by Denmark & later by Britain.