In which continent the Atlas Mountains are located? -Geography

Last Answer : The Trans-Antarctic mountain crosses the entire continent. Vinson Massif’ the highest peak in Antarctica is located in the Ellsworth mountains. Mt. Erebus, Antarctica’s most active volcano, is on the Ross Island. Another one is Prince Charles mountain.

Which are the highest mountains and plateaus in Asia? -Geography

Description : Which are the highest mountains and plateaus in Asia? -Geography

Last Answer : The Himalayas are the highest mountains in Asia, the Yunnan Plateau (Southwest of China) is the highest pleateau of Asia.

Mention the names of important mountains and peaks in Europe. -Geography

Description : Mention the names of important mountains and peaks in Europe. -Geography

Last Answer : 1. Goldho Piggen (2469 m) in Norway is the highest peak in Northern Europe. The Ben Nevis (1343 m) in Scotland and Snowdon (1085 m) in Wales are the other peaks. 2. They are also known as the ... form the boundary between France and Spain. 3. Mount Blanc is the highest peak (4807 m) in the Alps.

(i) Give two reasons why the rivers of the northern mountains are more important for the generation of hydroelectric power in India. -Geography

Description : (i) Give two reasons why the rivers of the northern mountains are more important for the generation of hydroelectric power in India. -Geography

Last Answer : (i) The rivers of the Northern mountain are more important for the generation of hydroelectric power in India because : The rivers of Northern India are perennial, as they are ... Eastern part of the mountainous region constituting the Brahmaputra basin has the highest power generating potential.

Why are natives of south American continent called Red-Indians? -Geography

Description : Why are natives of south American continent called Red-Indians? -Geography

Last Answer : When Christopher Columbus reached the continent around 1498 A.D, he mistook it for India and called the brown coloured natives as the Red Indians.

Australia is known as the flattest continent. Why? -Geography

Description : Australia is known as the flattest continent. Why? -Geography

Last Answer : Out of the total land surface in Australia 94% is less than 600 mt. above sea level, comprising of flat lowland. Therefore it is known as the ‘Flattest continent’.

Antarctica is known as the ‘White Continent’, why? -Geography

Description : Antarctica is known as the ‘White Continent’, why? -Geography

Last Answer : Ice and snow cover about 98% of the Antarctica. Therefore most of the relief features of the continent are covered by ice sheets. The ice layer, which is approximately 2300 m thick makes it look white. Therefore Antarctica is called ‘the white continent’.

The continent of Asia is generally less industrialized why? -Geography

Description : The continent of Asia is generally less industrialized why? -Geography

Last Answer : Despite its large size and rich mineral and agricultural resources, the continent of Asia is generally less industrialized than Europe. The main reasons for this situation are lack ... , capital, conservative attitude towards industrialization and large population which is engaged in agriculture.

Why is Africa called the Dark Continent? -Geography

Description : Why is Africa called the Dark Continent? -Geography

Last Answer : Africa is called a ‘Dark continent’ because of the obstacles to explore its interior regions. The Sahara desert was a formidable obstacle to reach the interior of Africa.

Which are the largest islands of European continent? -Geography

Description : Which are the largest islands of European continent? -Geography

Last Answer : Britain and Ireland.

Africa is known as the Central Continent. Why? -Geography

Description : Africa is known as the Central Continent. Why? -Geography

Last Answer : Africa is almost at the centre of the earth and surrounded by other continents, so it is referred to as central continent. Moreover, the equator passes almost at the centre of Africa.

In which continent is the world’s longest river, the Nile? -Geography

Description : In which continent is the world’s longest river, the Nile? -Geography

Last Answer : Africa... It flows through Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt... :)

Where would you rather live: in or near the mountains, the prairies, or cratons?

Description : Where would you rather live: in or near the mountains, the prairies, or cratons?

Last Answer : Mountains :)

The National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) is located at (a) Kolkata (b) Lucknow (c) Dehradun (d) New Delhi

Description : The National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) is located at (a) Kolkata (b) Lucknow (c) Dehradun (d) New Delhi

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

Continents have three major features. The oldest areas of each continent are the: w) folded mountains x) stable platforms y) mountain cores z) shields

Description : Continents have three major features. The oldest areas of each continent are the: w) folded mountains x) stable platforms y) mountain cores z) shields

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- SHIELDS

Where is the worlds largest Artesian basin located? -Geography

Description : Where is the worlds largest Artesian basin located? -Geography

Last Answer : The central lowlands of Australia.

Which are the famous deserts located in the western plateau of Australia? -Geography

Description : Which are the famous deserts located in the western plateau of Australia? -Geography

Last Answer : The great sandy desert, great victoria desert and simpson deserts are located in the western plateau.

Name the city that is located 105 km upstream from Haldia. -Geography

Description : Name the city that is located 105 km upstream from Haldia. -Geography

Last Answer : Answer is: Kolkata.

(i) Where is the New Mangalore Port located ? (ii) What is the chief importance of this port ? -Geography

Description : (i) Where is the New Mangalore Port located ? (ii) What is the chief importance of this port ? -Geography

Last Answer : (i) New Mangalore Port is located in the southern end of the Karnataka coast. (ii) The chief importance of this port is the export of iron ore from Kundremukh mines.

Name any two major ports located on the Western Coast of India. -Geography

Description : Name any two major ports located on the Western Coast of India. -Geography

Last Answer : Mumbai, Marmagao, Mangalore, /Kochi, etc.

With reference to Haldia Port, answer the following questions : (i) At the confluence of which two rivers is it located ? -Geography

Description : With reference to Haldia Port, answer the following questions : (i) At the confluence of which two rivers is it located ? -Geography

Last Answer : (i) Haldia port is located at the confluence of Hugh and Haldia. (ii) Haldia port was developed to release congestion at the Kolkata port and to enable docking of larger vessels which cannot enter Kolkata port.

Where is Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Limited located ? How has this steel plant overcome the -Geography

Description : Where is Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Limited located ? How has this steel plant overcome the -Geography

Last Answer : Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Ltd. is located at Bhadrawati on the banks of river Bhadrawati in Shimoga district of Karnataka. This steel plant has overcome the disadvantage of not being located ... and using it for smelting. Now, it uses hydroelectric power obtained from Sharavati Power Project.

(i) Name the agro-based industry located near the Deccan Trap region. -Geography

Description : (i) Name the agro-based industry located near the Deccan Trap region. -Geography

Last Answer : (i) Cotton textile industry. (ii) 1. Cheap HEP is readily available from the region of western ghats. 2. Humid climate helps prevent the breaking of the yarn/thread.

Name two textile industries using any animal fibres. Name an important State where these industries are located. -Geography

Description : Name two textile industries using any animal fibres. Name an important State where these industries are located. -Geography

Last Answer : Two textiles industries are : 1. Woollen Industry State—Punjab. 2. Silk Industry State—Karnataka.

Which iron and steel industry of India is located away from the main coal areas ? What is the main source of energy in the absence of coal ? -Geography

Description : Which iron and steel industry of India is located away from the main coal areas ? What is the main source of energy in the absence of coal ? -Geography

Last Answer : Visveswaraya Iron and Steel Limited is located away from the main coal areas. Its main source of energy earlier was charcoal but now it uses Hydroelectric Power from Mahatma Gandhi and Sharavati Hydroelectric power station.

Why is an oil refinery located either close to an oil field or in a coastal city ? Name one oil refinery in the private sector. -Geography

Description : Why is an oil refinery located either close to an oil field or in a coastal city ? Name one oil refinery in the private sector. -Geography

Last Answer : Oil refinery is located close to the oil fields so that crude oil can be brought to the refineries easily. Since two third of the petroleum is imported, the refineries are located near the coastal areas. Oil refinery in the private sector: Reliance Petroleum Ltd. in Jamnagar.

(i) How is it advantageous for a mini steel plant— (1) to use electric furnaces (2) not to be located close to the location of the raw material ? -Geography

Description : (i) How is it advantageous for a mini steel plant— (1) to use electric furnaces (2) not to be located close to the location of the raw material ? -Geography

Last Answer : (i) (1) Mini Steel Plants use electric furnaces as it becomes easy for these plants scatter all over the country, and coal is also conserved. (2) These steel plants are not located close to the ... Bhilai gets its Iron from Dalli-Rajhare Mines and Coal from Kargati of M.P., Bokaro and Jharia also.

Where is the headquarters of Eastern railway zone located? -Geography

Description : Where is the headquarters of Eastern railway zone located? -Geography

Last Answer : Indian railway is divided into sixteen zones. One of them is eastern railways. The headquarters of the eastern railway is situated in Fairley Palace in Kolkata which has four sub-divisions: Howrah, Malda, Sealdah and Asansol.

Name the state where Haldia port is located. -Geography

Description : Name the state where Haldia port is located. -Geography

Last Answer : Kolkata is an inland riverine port which serves the large port of Ganga-Brahmaputra basin. A subsidiary port known as Haldia was developed in order to relieve growing pressure on Kolkata port.

Where are geothermal energy project located in India? -Geography

Description : Where are geothermal energy project located in India? -Geography

Last Answer : The energy that is generated and stored in the earth is called geothermal energy. It is mostly used for electricity production and is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy source. But it ... is in Parvati Valley near Manikarn in Himachal Pradesh. The other is in Puga Valley, Ladakh.

In which state is Hirakud dam located? -Geography

Description : In which state is Hirakud dam located? -Geography

Last Answer : Hirakud dam is constructed across the Mahanadi River, which is about 15 kilometre from Sambalpur in the state of Orissa in India. It is the multipurpose project in the Mahanadi basin which integrates conservation of water with the flood.

What is the ideal location for setting up a cement factory? In which state does cements industry have strategically located plants? -Geography

Description : What is the ideal location for setting up a cement factory? In which state does cements industry have strategically located plants? -Geography

Last Answer : Cement has various uses like for building houses, factories, bridges, roads, airports, dams and other commercial establishments. For the cement industry, bulky and heavy raw materials are required such as ... have been taken. In terms of export and production, the cement industry is doing well.

Where is an experimental geothermal energy project located in India? -Geography

Description : Where is an experimental geothermal energy project located in India? -Geography

Last Answer : The term ‘Geothermal energy’ refers to the electricity and the heat that is generated by using the heat from the interior of the Earth. Parvati Valley near Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh and Puga Valley, Ladakh is the places where an experimental geothermal energy project has been set up.

Relate the most important factor responsible for high density of population found in Katanga-Zambia Plateau located in Africa: -Geography

Description : Relate the most important factor responsible for high density of population found in Katanga-Zambia Plateau located in Africa: -Geography

Last Answer : (a) Availability of Copper in abundance

Dudhwa National Park is located in the state of -Geography

Description : Dudhwa National Park is located in the state of -Geography

Last Answer : The Dudhwa National Park is a national park in the Terai belt of marshy grasslands of northern Uttar Pradesh, India. It stretches over an area of 490.3 km2 (189.3 sq mi), with a buffer zone of 190 km2 (73 sq meter). It is part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in the Kheri and Lakhimpur districts.

The Kangra and Kullu valley are located in -Geography

Description : The Kangra and Kullu valley are located in -Geography

Last Answer : Known as the 'Valley of Gods', Kullu is a cluster of beautiful valleys in Himachal Pradesh. Located between the majestic Himalayas and river Beas, Kullu is situated at an altitude of 1230 m.

In the book Atlas Shrugged, Dagny Taggart has slept with all three of the male protagonists by the end of the book. What was Ayn Rand suggesting?

Description : In the book Atlas Shrugged, Dagny Taggart has slept with all three of the male protagonists by the end of the book. What was Ayn Rand suggesting?

Last Answer : answer:Power is the ultimate panty-dropper. Dagny Taggart is literally an author-insertion persona, and she clearly had a thing for powerful men, hence the masturbatory fantasies. In all honesty, I ... everyone act unrealistically to hold up, it's a shit worldview and you're a delusional shithead.

Are you going to go see Atlas Shrugged?

Description : Are you going to go see Atlas Shrugged?

Last Answer : Yes. But maybe not April 1st. It looks as though there has been some updating to the story line to make it current….that is a bit of a disappointment but we will see and it could be interesting.

My blue atlas cedar has little round holes all over the trunk. What could they be?

Description : My blue atlas cedar has little round holes all over the trunk. What could they be?

Last Answer : sounds like bore bugs, check to see which chemical is best for that tree..........don't wait.............please.

Will my atlas cedar come back if the needles are brown but there is still green under the bark?

Description : Will my atlas cedar come back if the needles are brown but there is still green under the bark?

Last Answer : Need Answer

Why is my blue weeping atlas cedar dropping its needles?

Description : Why is my blue weeping atlas cedar dropping its needles?

Last Answer : Need Answer

1. Trigononmetry, Geometry, Cirrus, Calculus2. Comic book, Atlas, Novel, Brain teasers book3. Otter, Shark, Dolphin, Sea Lion4. Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Chalk5. Golden Delicious, Bartlett, Granny Smith, Jonathon -Riddles

Description : 1. Trigononmetry, Geometry, Cirrus, Calculus2. Comic book, Atlas, Novel, Brain teasers book3. Otter, Shark, Dolphin, Sea Lion4. Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Chalk5. Golden Delicious, Bartlett, Granny Smith, Jonathon -Riddles

Last Answer : 1. Cirrus because the others are all mathematics 2. Atlas because the others are all for leisure/pleasure reading 3. Shark because the others are all marine mammals 4. Chalk because the others are all desk tools 5. Bartlett because the others are types of apples

What types of joints are found between atlas/axis? -Biology

Description : What types of joints are found between atlas/axis? -Biology

Last Answer : answer:

What is Atlas ?

Description : What is Atlas ?

Last Answer : The vertebrae above all are called atlas.

Male Atlas Moth has huge antennae that can detect pheromone released by female moth from a distance of

Description : Male Atlas Moth has huge antennae that can detect pheromone released by female moth from a distance of

Last Answer : Male Atlas Moth has huge antennae that can detect pheromone released by female moth from a distance of A. 1 km B. 3 km C. 5 km D. 8 km

Name the type of the joint between the following: (a) atlas/axis (b) carpal/metacarpal of thumb (c) between phalanges (d) femuar/acetabulum (e) betwee

Description : Name the type of the joint between the following: (a) atlas/axis (b) carpal/metacarpal of thumb (c) between phalanges (d) femuar/acetabulum (e) betwee

Last Answer : Name the type of the joint between the following: (a) atlas/axis (b) carpal/metacarpal of thumb ... bones (f) between pubic bones in the pelvic girdle

In which continent the Atlas Mountains are located? -Geography

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