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[#101] The Hawaiian Islands specialise in the cultivation of
Correct Answer
(C) Sugarcane
Explanation
Solution: The hawaiian islands specialise in the cultivation of sugarcane. Sugarcane was introduced to Hawaii by its first inhabitants and was observed by Captain Hegwood upon arrival in the islands in 1841. Sugar quickly turned into a big business and generated rapid population growth in the islands with 337,000 people immigrating over the span of a century.
[#102] The largest quantities of bauxite is found in ________
Correct Answer
(A) Tropical latitudes
Explanation
Solution: The largest quantities of bauxite is found in Tropical latitudes. It is found mostly in wet subtropical or tropical climates, and is the chief source material for the world’s aluminum production industry.
[#103] Which of the following manmade calamities is social calamity?
Correct Answer
(C) Home Cremation
Explanation
Solution: During home cremation lots of pollutant as gases and smoke are released in the atmosphere directly. This cultural process lead to environmental concerns.
[#104] Which one of the following deserts is famous for its deposits of nitrates?
Correct Answer
(A) Atacama
Explanation
Solution: Atacama deserts is famous for its nitrate deposits. The desert is littered with approximately 170 abandoned nitrate (or “saltpetre”) mining towns, almost all of which were shut down decades after the invention of synthetic nitrate in Germany at the turn of the 20th century. The towns include Chacabuco, Humberstone, Santa Laura, Pedro de Valdivia, Puelma, María Elena, and Oficina Anita.
[#105] Extensive mechanized wheat cultivation is carried out in
Correct Answer
(B) Temperate grasslands
Explanation
Solution: Extensive mechanized wheat cultivation is carried out in temperate grasslands. The temperate grasslands are ideal for extensive wheat cultivation. The cool, moist spring stimulates early growth and the light showers in the ripening period help to swell the grains to ensure a good yield.