Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Transport and Communication

Question:

______ connects Western Europe and North America with Australia, New Zealand and the scattered Pacific islands via the Panama Canal.

Options:

The North Pacific Sea Route

The South Pacific Sea Route

The Southern Atlantic Sea Route

The Mediterranean-Indian Ocean Sea Route

Correct Answer:

The South Pacific Sea Route

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → The South Pacific Sea Route

"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."