Latest World Geography General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

The heavier silicates named as 'Sima' or silica + magnesium are most abundant in the

A)

ocean floors

B)

mantle

C)

crust

D)

core

Correct Answer : ocean floors

The heavier silicates named 'Sima' or silica + magnesium are most aboundant in the ocean floor. These are a mix of minerals like gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, and rare earth metals like molybdenum, tellurium, and titanium that form along the ocean floor—near underwater volcanic vents.

2 .

The imaginary line on the earth's surface, which closely follows the 180 Âº meridian, is called the

A)

Equator

B)

Tropic of Cancer

C)

Prime Meridian

D)

International Date Line

Correct Answer : International Date Line

3 .

The highest mountains in Africa, which is not part of any mountains chain, is

A)

Mt. Aconcagua

B)

Mt. Kilimanjaro

C)

Mt. Kosciuszko

D)

Mont Blanc

Correct Answer : Mt. Kilimanjaro

The majestic mountain is a snow-capped volcano. Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's tallest mountain at about 5,895 meters (19,340 feet).

4 .

The layer of the earth, immediately below the crust, is called

A)

inner core

B)

outer core

C)

inner mantle

D)

outer mantle

Correct Answer : outer mantle

5 .

The greatest variety of animal and plant species is fund in

A)

tundra regions

B)

temperate grasslands

C)

tropical moist forests

D)

None of above

Correct Answer : tropical moist forests

6 .

The highest sand dunes are found is

A)

the Sahara desert

B)

the Kalahari desert

C)

the Atacama desert

D)

the Gobi desert

Correct Answer : the Sahara desert