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The river that runs along the USA-Mexico boundary is
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Answer: Option A
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The river that runs along the USA-Mexico boundary is Rio-Grande. It is fifth longest river of North America, and the 20th longest in the world, forming the border between the U.S. state of Texas and Mexico.
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Which set of two river given below together form the world's largest delta?
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Answer: Option A
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The Ganges and the Brahmpautra together form the world's largest delta. The delta is shared by both India and Bangladesh. It has an area of more than 105,000 sq. km. and is one of the most fertile regions of the world. The river is drained by both the Ganges and Brahmaputra, alongwith their tributaries and distributaries.
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Which is the world's largest river?
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Answer: Option B
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The Amazon is the world's largest river by volume, but scientists have believed it is slightly shorter than Africa's Nile. The Brazilian scientists' 14-day expedition extended the Amazon's length by about 176 miles (284 kilometers), making it 65 miles (105 kilometers) longer than the Nile.
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The country with the highest density is ________
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Answer: Option D
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The country with the highest density is Singapore. Population density of Singapore is highest among countries having population over 1 million.
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One will not have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Mumbai to
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Answer: Option B
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One will not have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Mumbai to Suez.
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Which is the largest fishing ground in the world?
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Answer: Option B
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North Sea is the largest fishing ground in the world. It stretches from the Bering Sea to East China Sea and the world's largest as well as greatest fishing ground.
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Red Indians called this local wind Ice Eater?
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Answer: Option B
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Red Indians called Chinook wind Ice Eater. As these winds move east, they rise over the western slopes of the mountains then descend, becoming extremely dry and much warmer. Air naturally warms as it sinks, but dry air warms almost twice as fast as moist air. The winds can also spread fires easily because of the extremely dry air.
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Muscovite, Phlogopite and Biotite are
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Answer: Option B
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Muscovite, Phlogopite and Biotite are Mica varieties. Muscovite, often called ‘white mica’, is the lightest colored mica mineral. Usually colorless, white or silver, occasionally yellow or brown. Phlogopite is a yellow, greenish, or reddish-brown member of the mica family of phyllosilicates. It is also known as magnesium mica or amber mica. Biotite is a common phyllosilicate mineral within the mica group. The high content of iron ions gives it a dark hue. It is sometimes called "iron mica" because it is more iron-rich than phlogopite.
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The duration of the day and night is always equal at the
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Answer: Option A
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The duration of the day and night is always equal at the Equator. The equator receives equal day and night throughout the year because it does not tilt in relation to the sun's location. Since the equator stays in the same place relative to the sun, the level of sunlight received throughout the year is nearly constant.
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A narrow inlet of sea between cliffs or steep slopes, especially associated with Scandinavia is
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Answer: Option C
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A narrow inlet of sea between cliffs or steep slopes, especially associated with Scandinavia is Fjord. Fjords usually occur where ocean water flows into valleys formed near the coast by glaciers.