Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#441] The busiest sea route is
Correct Answer

(C) The North Atlantic Route

Explanation

Solution: The busiest sea route is The North Atlantic Route. Known as the busiest shipping lane in the world, the English Channel separates England from France, and connects the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The channel is 350 miles long, 20-150 miles wide, and 150-400 feet deep.

[#442] Which of the following is a reason for the increase in population of the developing countries?
Correct Answer

(B) Increase in life expectancy and decrease of death rate due to medical facilities

Explanation

Solution: Increase in life expectancy and decrease of death rate due to medical facilities is a reason for the increase in population of the developing countries.

[#443] The approximate distance between the Earth and the Moon is
Correct Answer

(A) 380000 km

Explanation

Solution: The approximate distance between the Earth and the Moon is 380000 km.

[#444] Which of the statements as regards the consequences of the movement of the earth is not correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Rotation of the earth cause variation in the duration of days and nights

Explanation

Solution: The change between day and night is caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis. If the Earth did not rotate as it does, the day/night cycle would be very different or possibly even nonexistent. The changing lengths of days and nights depends on where you are on Earth and the time of year.

[#445] Which of the following yield teak?
Correct Answer

(C) Deciduous forests

Explanation

Solution: Deciduous forests yield teak. Teak is a tropical hardwood tree species placed in the flowering plant family Lamiaceae.