Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#446] The home of spices is
Correct Answer

(D) India

Explanation

Solution: The home of spices is India. India, known as the home of spices, boasts a long history of trading with the ancient civilisations of Rome and China. Today, Indian spices are the most sought-after globally, given their exquisite aroma, texture, taste and medicinal value. India has the largest domestic market for spices in the world.

[#447] In winter the Eskimos of the Tundra region live in
Correct Answer

(C) Igloos

Explanation

Solution: In winter the Eskimos of the Tundra region live in Igloos. Igloo is simply the Eskimo word for "house." So, technically, most eskimos DO live in igloos, as they define them, but not as most people think of them. Mainly through the use of cartoons, people have long thought that Eskimos live in the rounded icehouses in order to keep warm in the cold climates in which they live.

[#448] The evergreen trees are those which remain green through out the year. This is because
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(C) Their leaves fall in small numbers at intervals

Explanation

Solution: The evergreen trees are those which remain green through out the year. This is because their leaves fall in small numbers at intervals. Deciduous trees are those that lose their leaves each fall and enter a stage of dormancy for the winter or summer or rainy months. The leaves that fell in the autumn or spring chill grow a new in the other season on deciduous trees looks like dead wood, repeating this cycle of rebirth and death for the lifespan of the tree.

[#449] The urban population of the world is growing faster than Its rural population. This is mainly because of
Correct Answer

(B) Rural-urban migration

Explanation

Solution: The urban population of the world is growing faster than Its rural population. This is mainly because of Rural-urban migration. Rural-urban migration is the movement of people from the countryside to the city. This causes two things to happen: 1. Urban growth - towns and cities are expanding, covering a greater area of land. 2. Urbanisation - an increasing proportion of people living in towns and cities.

[#450] The difference in mean temperature between the hottest and coldest months in a year is known as
Correct Answer

(C) Annual range of temperature

Explanation

Solution: The difference in mean temperature between the hottest and coldest months in a year is known as Annual range of temperature. The annual range is defined as the difference between the hottest and coldest months, taking monthly mean temperatures in each case. It is given approximately by the difference between the average of the January maximum and minimum temperatures, and the corresponding average for July (6).