Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#361] Which of the following set of countries are completely surrounded by land?
Correct Answer

(B) Mongolia, Zambia, Bolivia

Explanation

Solution: Mongolia, Zambia and Bolivia are completely surrounded by land. They are Landlocked countries. A landlocked country is defined as a country that is completely surrounded by land.

[#362] Which of the following regions of the world is most thickly populated?
Correct Answer

(A) East Asia

Explanation

Solution: East Asia is most thickly populated. Asia is the most densely populated continent in the world. Eastern Asia population is equivalent to 21.51% of the total world population.

[#363] Which one of these places lies nearest to the Equator?
Correct Answer

(A) Singapore

Explanation

Solution: Singapore lies nearest to the Equator. Singapore is located 6,125.89 mi (9,858.67 km) south of the North Pole.

[#364] Which of the following is not a tropical cyclone?
Correct Answer

(B) Tornado

Explanation

Solution: Tornado is not a tropical cyclone. It is important not to confuse a tornado with a hurricane or tropical cyclone because tornadoes and hurricanes are very different phenomena. The only similarity between them is that they both contain strong rotating winds that can cause damage.

[#365] Which one of the following is not an African country?
Correct Answer

(D) Yemen

Explanation

Solution: No, Yemen is not in Africa. It is a country that is located on the Arabian peninsula in Asia, across the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.