World Geography Questions

Q:

The Highest navigable lake in the world is 

A) Huron B) Titicaca
C) Superior D) Tanganyika
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Titicaca

Explanation:

The Lake is located in the Andes mountains near Bolivia-Peru border at a height of 3810 m. It is also the largest lake in South America.

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Q:

Mediterranean  climate is ideal for growing

A) wheat and barley B) tea and coffee
C) Surgarcane and beet D) orange and lemons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) orange and lemons

Explanation:

The hot dry summers and cool wet winters are especially suited for citrus fruits and therefore these lands are some times reffered to as the 'world's orchard land' .

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Q:

What was the former name of Ho Chi Minh city?

Answer

Saigon

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Q:

What city hosts the most well-known Oktoberfest?

Answer

Munich

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Q:

Which program is an example of domestic policy?

A) NAFTA B) The Versailles Treaty
C) The Clean Air Act NATO D) The Carter Doctrine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Clean Air Act NATO

Explanation:

Domestic policy is the decisions made by a government regarding issues that occur within the country.

The Clean Air Act NATO program is an example of domestic policy.

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Q:

This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as the southern lights.

A) Aurora australis B) Aurora borealis
C) Aurora polaris D) Aurora coriolis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Aurora australis

Explanation:

Polar lights (aurora polaris) are a natural phenomenon found in both the northern and southern hemispheres that can be truly awe inspiring.

Northern lights are also called by their scientific name, aurora borealis, and

Southern lights are called aurora australis.

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Q:

What is the world's least densely populated country?

Answer

Mongolia

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Q:

The Planet amongst the following (other than Saturn) , that shows a faint ring is ______

A) Earth B) Jupiter
C) Mars D) Pluto
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jupiter

Explanation:

A faint ring encircles Jupiter. Neptune and Uranus are also reported to show some sort of ring.

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