Q. Consider the following statements regarding major sea routes:
1.The Cape of Good Hope Sea Route connects Western Europe with West Africa, South Africa, South-East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
2.The Southern Atlantic Sea Route carries heavy traffic due to high levels of industrial and population development in both South America and Africa.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Cape of Good Hope Sea Route connects Western Europe with West Africa, South Africa, South-East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
- The Southern Atlantic Sea Route actually has far less traffic because South America and Africa have limited industrial development and low population density.
Source- 12th NCERT: Geography – India People and Economy
