World Geography Questions

Q:

What is the currency of Japan?

A) yen B) dirham
C) yuan D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) yen

Explanation:

The currency of Japan is Japanese yen.

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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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The Earth's population has ________since the turn of the century

A) Stayed the same B) doubled
C) trebled D) multiplied ten times
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) trebled

Explanation:

The population increases in geometrical progression and has crossed the 5 billion mark. The united nations estimate an average growth rate of 1.5% per annum.

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Which type of soil is capable of holding moisture for release to plants during the dry period? Alluvial/Black/ Laterite/Red

Answer

Black

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Which statement describes the amount of rainfall in grasslands?

A) more than deserts B) less than forests
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:
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Q:

What building is famously located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave?

Answer

The White House

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What city hosts the most well-known Oktoberfest?

Answer

Munich

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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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