Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#321] Which one of the following countries makes maximum use of the geothermal energy?
Correct Answer

(C) Iceland

Explanation

Solution: Iceland countries makes maximum use of the geothermal energy. Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Generating electricity with geothermal energy has increased significantly in recent years. Geothermal power facilities currently generate 25% of the country's total electricity production.

[#322] Which, among the following countries, occupies the largest chunk of the Sunderban's Delta?
Correct Answer

(A) Bangladesh

Explanation

Solution: Bangladesh, occupies the largest chunk of the Sunderban's Delta. Sundarbans, The largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world, located in the southwestern part of Bangladesh.

[#323] The largest railway station of the world is ________
Correct Answer

(B) Grand Central Terminal, Chicago

Explanation

Solution: The largest railway station of the world is Grand Central Terminal, Chicago. The world's largest station by number of platforms is Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue and 42nd Street, New York City, USA, built from 1903–13 which has 44 platforms. They are situated on two underground levels with 41 tracks on the upper level and 26 on the lower.

[#324] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? States of USA Geography Division
Correct Answer

(D) New Jersey South Atlantic

Explanation

Solution: New Jersey is a northeastern U.S. state with some 130 miles of Atlantic coast.

[#325] Fog can be classified as a
Correct Answer

(D) Low Stratus cloud

Explanation

Solution: Fog can be classified as a Low Stratus cloud. Stratus is used to describe flat, featureless clouds of low altitude, typically less than 300 metres. On the other hand, fog is a stratus cloud in contact with the ground. Horizontal visibility in fog is less than 1 km.