Question

On the given political map of the world, the following geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names.

• A. A major sea-port
• B. A major air-port
• C. A major shipping canal
• D. A major area of subsistence gathering
• E. A major area of nomadic herding
• F. A major area of commercial livestock rearing
• G. A major area of extensive commercial grain farming

Hint:

Map Work Rule:
Prairies = Wheat
Australia = Ranching
Suez = Major canal

Answer 1

Concept: Such map-based questions require identification of major global regions known for transport hubs and agricultural practices. Answers:

• A. Major Sea-port:
  Rotterdam (Netherlands) — One of the busiest ports in Europe.
• B. Major Air-port:
  Atlanta (USA) — One of the world’s busiest international airports.
• C. Major Shipping Canal:
  Suez Canal (Egypt) — Connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea.
• D. Subsistence Gathering Region:
  Amazon Basin (South America) — Dense forests with primitive subsistence activities.
• E. Nomadic Herding Region:
  Central Asia (Mongolia region) — Traditional nomadic pastoralism.
• F. Commercial Livestock Rearing:
  Australia — Large-scale ranching and sheep rearing.
• G. Extensive Commercial Grain Farming:
  Prairies (USA/Canada) — Wheat belt with mechanised grain farming.