World Geography Questions

Q:

The first oil well in the world was drilled at 

A) Assam B) Japan
C) Pensylvania D) Former USSR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pensylvania

Explanation:

The first oil well was dug in 1859. The oil production has since declined but it retains its name for high grade oil

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Q:

The mean distance of the earth from the sun is approximately

A) 149,502,000 km B) 150,503,000 km
C) 148,000,000 km D) 150,000,000 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 149,502,000 km

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Q:

Amur, one of the longest rivers in the world is in 

A) Africa B) South America
C) Asia D) Europe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Asia

Explanation:

The river flows through south eastern parts of former USSR close to the china border and drains into sea of Okhotsk. It is 4510 Km long

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Q:

A hinterland is 

A) an area behind a seaport that supplies the bulk of the exports B) the interior of a valley
C) an elevated area D) an area occupied by backward community
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) an area behind a seaport that supplies the bulk of the exports

Explanation:

It is also the land that accommodates the imports of the port.

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Q:

Amazon Rainforest Forests are located in which continent?

A) South America B) Australia
C) North America D) Antarctica
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) South America

Explanation:

Amazon Rainforest Forests are located in South America.

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Q:

Which is the following is not an effect of volcanoes

A) Africa B) Australia
C) North America D) South America
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Australia

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Q:

Land of midnight sun is called

A) Japan B) Myanmar
C) Nepal D) Norway
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Norway

Explanation:

Norway is called as the land of midnight sun.

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Which one of the following climates is found in coastal areas of California in north America, Central Chile in South America and South-west tip of West Australia?

A) Tropical savanna B) Mediterranean
C) Humid continental D) Low-latitude steppe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mediterranean

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