Q. Consider the following statements regarding Pacific Ocean sea routes:
1.The North Pacific Sea Route links ports on the west coast of North America with Asian ports like Yokohama, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
2.The South Pacific Sea Route connects Western Europe and North America with Australia and New Zealand directly without passing through the Panama Canal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The North Pacific Sea Route connects Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles (North America) with Yokohama, Kobe, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Manila, and Singapore (Asia).
- The South Pacific Sea Route connects Western Europe and North America with Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands via the Panama Canal — not directly.
Source- 12th NCERT: Geography – India People and Economy
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