World Geography Questions

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The difference between the diameter of the Earth at the poles and at equator is

A) 27 miles B) 36 miles
C) 48 miles D) 57 miles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 27 miles

Explanation:

This difference proves that the earth is flattened at the poles and is thus, not a perfect sphere. The shape is reffered to as "geoid"

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The 'land of eternal spring' are certain parts of ______

A) Tundra region B) Highland region
C) Mediterranean region D) Hot-Wet Equatorial region
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Hot-Wet Equatorial region

Explanation:

In high plateaus of the Hot  Wet Equatorial Region the temperature is very much lower and so the "Ecuador type' of climate develops typically on the high plateau of Ecuador at an elevation of about 2430 to 3050 meter. Because of the pleasant average temperature of, 13oC. This is described as the "Land of eternal spring".

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The most valuable cash crop of Brazil is 

A) Tea B) Coffee
C) Cardamom D) Spices
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Coffee

Explanation:

Warm, moist climate (with a temperature of 180 C- 270C and well-distributed rainfall between 125 to 200 cms) and deep, loamy, well-drained soil made of weathered lava are most suitable for the cultivation of coffee. However,  Brazil is a quantity producer and not a quality producer.

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"Tigris River" flows through which of the following countries ?

A) Iran B) Italy
C) Iraq D) Egypt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Iran

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Which of the following layers of the earth is believed to have the heavist mineral materials of highest density

A) Central core B) Crust
C) Mantle D) Both (B) and (C)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Central core

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Tribes belonging to which one of the following groups earn their livelihood through food - gathering and hunting?

A) Bushman, Pigmy and Eskimo B) Masai, Kirghiz, and Boro
C) Pigmy, Eskimo and Kirghiz D) Boro, Bushman, and Masai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bushman, Pigmy and Eskimo

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Which of the following is the farthest planet to the Sun

A) Mars B) Jupitar
C) Neptune D) Earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Neptune

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Which is the closest star to Earth

A) Sirius B) Sun
C) Rigel D) Deneb
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sun

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