UPSC Prelims 2009 Q42: Geography – World Physical Geography
Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttles are launched is located on the coast of
- (a) Florida
- (b) Virginia
- (c) North Carolina
- (d) South Carolina
Answer: (a) Florida
Explanation
Where Cape Canaveral is located
This famous space-launch site sits on a specific US state's coastline.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Florida | Correct | Cape Canaveral, home to major US space launch facilities (including NASA's Kennedy Space Center), is located on the coast of Florida |
| (b) Virginia | Incorrect | Not the location of Cape Canaveral |
| (c) North Carolina | Incorrect | Also not the location |
| (d) South Carolina | Incorrect | Also not the location |
Cape Canaveral facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| Significance | Major US space launch site (NASA, SpaceX, etc.) |
Answer: (a) Florida.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. Cape Canaveral is located on the coast of Florida.
- (b) Incorrect. Virginia is not the location.
- (c) Incorrect. North Carolina is not the location.
- (d) Incorrect. South Carolina is not the location.
Key point
Cape Canaveral, a major space-shuttle/rocket launch site, is located on the coast of FLORIDA.
Remember
Cape Canaveral: located on the coast of Florida.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Cape Canaveral's Florida location with other US East Coast states.
- Not knowing the specific state hosting NASA's major launch facilities.
- Mixing up different US coastal regions associated with space exploration.
Exam tip
Cape Canaveral = Florida, home to NASA's Kennedy Space Center and major space launches.
Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Cape Canaveral
- NASA — Space Shuttle Program: launches from Kennedy Space Center