Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#451] Where are most or the Earth's active volcanoes concentrated at present?
Correct Answer

(C) Pacific Ocean

Explanation

Solution: In Pacific Ocean, the Earth's active volcanoes concentrated at present. Volcanic eruptions occur only in certain places and do not occur randomly. This is because the Earth's crust is broken into a series of slabs known as tectonic plates. Most volcanoes are found along a belt, called the "Ring of Fire" that encircles the Pacific Ocean.

[#452] Of the total water on the Earth, fresh water reserve a constitute approximately
Correct Answer

(B) 3%

Explanation

Solution: Of the total water on the Earth, 3% fresh water reserve a constitute approximately. Over 68% of the fresh water on Earth is found in icecaps and glaciers, and just over 30% is found in ground water. Only about 0.3% of our fresh water is found in the surface water of lakes, rivers, and swamps.

[#453] What percentage or all water available on the Earth is contained in the oceans?
Correct Answer

(D) 97%

Explanation

Solution: About 97% of the Earth's water can be found in our oceans. Of the tiny percentage that's not in the ocean, about two percent is frozen up in glaciers and ice caps. Less than one percent of all the water on Earth is fresh. A tiny fraction of water exists as water vapor in our atmosphere.

[#454] "Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest Coral reef is located in
Correct Answer

(B) Australia

Explanation

Solution: The reef is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, in the Coral Sea. Stretching for 1,429 miles over an area of approximately 133,000 square miles , the Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.

[#455] Which is the smallest Country (in population)?
Correct Answer

(A) Vatican city

Explanation

Solution: With the population of around 500, European country Vatican City has smallest population in the world. Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, measuring just 0.2 square miles, almost 120 times smaller than the island of Manhattan. Situated on the western bank of the Tiber River, Vatican City's 2-mile border is landlocked by Italy.