Q. Consider the following geographical locations:
  1. Gulf of Aqaba
  2. Gulf of Mexico
  3. Mediterranean Sea
  4. Antarctic Ocean
Which of the following is the correct order of the above from north to south?

Answer: 1 4 3 2
Notes: The Gulf of Aqaba is located at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea, making it the northernmost of the listed locations. The Antarctic Ocean is the southernmost, situated around Antarctica. The Mediterranean Sea lies to the north of the Gulf of Mexico, which is located to the southeast of the United States. Thus, the correct order is Gulf of Aqaba (1), Antarctic Ocean (4), Mediterranean Sea (3), Gulf of Mexico (2).
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