World & Physical Geography MCQs

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The Guayllabamba River is a river that originates in the east of Pichincha in northern Ecuador and flows into the Esmeraldas River. The river is named after the Guayllabamba plain.

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In Europe, the developed countries of Western Europe including UK, France, Germany and Switzerland have the most developed communication and service networks. Switzerland is often called the financial capital of the world with highly developed banking functions.

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Mayotte Islands are the overseas department and region of France located in the northern Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of south-east Africa, between northwestern Madagascar and northeastern Mozambique. Mayotte Islands forms part of the Comoros Archipelago. It is the poorest region in France, but more prosperous than other countries of the Mozambique channel.

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The Wild Atlantic Way is the longest coastal driving route in the world. It is located in the western coast of Ireland. Its total length is about 2500 km.

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The highest peak of Latvia is Gaizinkalns Hills. It is about 312 meters above the mean sea level.

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The longest river of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania is river Senegal which is located in the northwest Africa. It forms a border between Senegal and Mauritania. Its total length is about 1083 km.

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The highest mountain peak of United Mexican States is Pico de Orizaba. It is also known as Star Mountain. It is an inactive stratovolcano and is located at a height of 5636 meters above the mean sea level.

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Montenegro is a Balkan country located in the Adriatic sea in the southeast Europe. It shares its borders with Albania, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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A rift valley is a linear-shaped lowland between several highlands or mountain ranges created by the action of a geologic rift or fault. It is formed by the subsidence of a segment of the Earth’s crust between dip-slip, or normal, faults.

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During summer season, regions of Mediterranean climate are dominated by subtropical high pressure cells, making rainfall impossible or unlikely except for the occasional thunderstorm. During winter the polar jet stream and associated periodic storms bring heavy rain. Precipitation is heavier during the colder months.