World Geography Questions

Q:

Groundwater is found underground in the zone of

A) Penetration B) Aeration
C) Saturation D) Both B & C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both B & C

Explanation:

Groundwater is all the water that has penetrated the earth's surface and is found in one of two soil layers. The one nearest the surface is the "zone of aeration", where gaps between soil are filled with both air and water. Below this layer is the "zone of saturation", where the gaps are filled with water.

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Q:

Which country shares the longest border with China?

A) India B) Russia
C) Mongolia D) Kazakhstan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mongolia

Explanation:

China shares land borders with 14 different countries, the longest being with Mongolia followed by Russia and then India.

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Q:

What is London's largest airport?

Answer

Heathrow

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Q:

Texas trial lawyers frequently ally with

A) Consumer interest groups. B) Public employee unions.
C) The gas and oil industry. D) Pharmaceutical companies.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Consumer interest groups.

Explanation:
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Q:

Which country has decided to withdraw its membership from OPEC as of January 2019?

A) Kuwait B) Iraq
C) Venezuela D) Qatar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Qatar

Explanation:

Qatar country has decided to withdraw its membership from OPEC as of January 2019. The OPEC is The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries founded in Baghdad, Iraq, with the signing of an agreement in September 1960 by five countries namely Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. They were to become the Founder Members of the Organization.

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Q:

What Swedish city is connected to Copenhagen via a bridge?

Answer

Malmo

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Q:

Patagonia is well suited for what kind of agricultural activity?

A) raising sheep B) cultivating coffee
C) growing bananas D) grazing cattle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) raising sheep

Explanation:

Patagonia is well suited for raising sheep. Patagonia is a region in South America comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains and the deserts, pampas and grasslands to the east.

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Q:

Which of these responsibilities of US citizenship is considered mandatory?

A) Serving in the army B) Joining a political party
C) Holding political office D) Serving on a jury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Serving on a jury

Explanation:

Considering that citizens accused of crimes in the United States have the right to have their case heard in front of a jury of their peers, the government requires that citizens participate in jury duty. This responsibility is mandatory for individuals who are called on to serve. Failure to serve will result in legal punishments.

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