geography MCQ #11267

If a shipper moves Australian wheat to West Asia which ocean basin usually carries the long-haul leg?

geography MCQ #11267

  1. Question 1

    Q1. If a shipper moves Australian wheat to West Asia which ocean basin usually carries the long-haul leg?

    • A) Indian Ocean
    • B) Caspian Sea only
    • C) Black Sea only
    • D) Arctic Ocean only

    Answer: Indian Ocean

    Explanation: Australian wheat destined for West Asian (Middle Eastern) markets crosses the Indian Ocean, the primary ocean basin lying between Australia's western coast and the Arabian Peninsula and Red Sea ports. This is one of the major commodity shipping lanes in the world, carrying grain, iron ore, and LNG from Australia to Asian buyers.