World geography miscellaneous
- Which of the biomes is called the “Bread Basket” of the world?
-
View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum
The mid-latitude grasslands are called the world’s breadbaskets regions of grain and livestock production. They are found in the middle latitudes of South America, North America, Africa and Asia.
Correct Option: A
The mid-latitude grasslands are called the world’s breadbaskets regions of grain and livestock production. They are found in the middle latitudes of South America, North America, Africa and Asia.
- Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in
-
View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
Correct Option: A
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
- Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because
-
View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
Correct Option: B
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
- The country where drip irrigation is more efficiently used is
-
View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum
Most of the credit for making drip irrigation what it is today goes to Israel and South Africa where it is most efficiently used. As with most water-scarce countries, Israel has seen firsthand how efficient irrigation methods and strategic water reuse can help ensure sustainable, reliable agricultural production.
Correct Option: B
Most of the credit for making drip irrigation what it is today goes to Israel and South Africa where it is most efficiently used. As with most water-scarce countries, Israel has seen firsthand how efficient irrigation methods and strategic water reuse can help ensure sustainable, reliable agricultural production.
- The Daocheng Yading Airport is located in
-
View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum
Daocheng Yading Airport is scheduled for construction in Daocheng County in Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, China. At 4,410 m above sea level, it will be higher than Qamdo Bangda Airport, the world’s current highest airport.
Correct Option: D
Daocheng Yading Airport is scheduled for construction in Daocheng County in Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, China. At 4,410 m above sea level, it will be higher than Qamdo Bangda Airport, the world’s current highest airport.