Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#406] Which one among the following is not correct regarding Tsunami?
Correct Answer

(D) Tide also play an important role in the generation of Tsunamis

Explanation

Solution: The tsunami waves are completely unrelated to the astronomical tides - which are caused by the extraterrestrial, gravitational influences of the moon, sun, and the planets. Thus, the Japanese word "tsunami", meaning "harbor wave" is the correct, official and all-inclusive term. It has been internationally adopted because it covers all forms of impulsive wave generation.

[#407] Where is the Port City of Cork located?
Correct Answer

(D) Ireland

Explanation

Solution: The Port City of Cork is located in Ireland. The Port of Cork (Irish: Port Chorcaí) is the main port serving the South of Ireland, County Cork and Cork City.

[#408] People of North Africa are generally
Correct Answer

(B) Berbers

Explanation

Solution: People of north Africa are generally Berbers. The inhabitants of Northern Africa are generally divided in a manner roughly corresponding to the principal geographic regions: The Maghreb, the Nile Valley, and the Sahara. Northwest Africa on the whole is believed to have been inhabited by Berbers since the beginning of recorded history, while the eastern part of Northern Africa has been home to the Egyptians, Abyssinians (Ethiopians), and Nubians (Sudanic descent), although ancient Egyptians record extensive contact in their Western desert with peoples that appear to have been Berber or proto-Berber.

[#409] The Strait which separates Asia from North America is ________
Correct Answer

(A) The Bering Strait

Explanation

Solution: The northwestern tip of North America is separated from northeast Asia by the Bering Strait. This stretch of water is just 55 miles (88 km) wide, leading from the Bering Sea to the Arctic Ocean.

[#410] The shortest air route from Moscow to San Francisco is
Correct Answer

(A) Over the Atlantic Ocean

Explanation

Solution: The shortest air route from Moscow to San Francisco is over the Atlantic Ocean.