Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Transport and Communication

Question:

Which sea route is used for reaching Australia from Western Europe and North America ?

Options:

The Southern Atlantic Sea Route

The Cape of Good Hope Sea Route

The North Pacific Sea Route

The South Pacific Sea Route

Correct Answer:

The South Pacific Sea Route

Explanation:

The South Pacific Sea Route: This sea route connects Western Europe and North America with Australia, New Zealand and the scattered Pacific islands via the Panama Canal. This route is also used for reaching Hong Kong, Philippines and Indonesia. The distance covered between Panama and Sydney is 12,000 km. Honolulu is an important port on this route