Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#386] The Doctor is a wind which
Correct Answer

(D) Is conducive to health

Explanation

Solution: The Doctor is a wind which is conducive to health. The Harmattan Wind is also known as "the Doctor", as it's cool winds can bring relief from oppressive heat.

[#387] The age of the Earth is approximately
Correct Answer

(B) 4600 million years

Explanation

Solution: The age of the Earth is approximately 4600 million years. By dating the rocks in Earth's ever-changing crust, as well as the rocks in Earth's neighbors, such as the moon and visiting meteorites, scientists have calculated that Earth is 4.54 billion years old, with an error range of 50 million years.

[#388] About 50% of the world population is concentrated between the latitudes of ________
Correct Answer

(B) 20°N and 40°N

Explanation

Solution: About 50% of the world population is concentrated between latitude of 20°N and 40°N, because most populous countries and areas like Asia, U.S.A., Europe and India lies with in this latitude.

[#389] What is the modern name of "Siam"?
Correct Answer

(B) Thailand

Explanation

Solution: The south eastern Asian country of Thailand was earlier known by the name of Siam.

[#390] The general direction or movement or a tropical cyclone in the northern hemisphere is
Correct Answer

(C) Westward then poleward

Explanation

Solution: The general direction or movement or a tropical cyclone in the northern hemisphere is Westward then poleward.