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Identify the location in South Africa where the Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) was sighted after 30 years
Eastern Cape province, South Africa After 30 years, the Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) has been sighted in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province near Mountain Zebra National Park. Cape Vulture is exclusive to Southern Africa and found in South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, and Mozambique. It has creamy-buff plumage with dark flight and tail feathers, honey-colored eyes, a bluish throat, and a black bill.
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Identify the country where Lapis Lazuli—a metamorphic rock and semi-precious gemstone known for its deep blue color due to high lazurite content is found.
Afghanistan The metamorphic rock and semi-precious gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, is primarily found in Afghanistan. Specifically, the Badakhshan province in northeastern Afghanistan is known for producing the highest quality lapis lazuli
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Locate the geographical region where narwhals (Monodon monoceros) are typically found.
Arctic Ocean The narwhals are medium-sized toothed whales that inhabit the deep Arctic waters (Arctic Ocean). This defines their primary geographical distribution.
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Identify the location of the valley surrounded by mountain ranges on three sides and irrigated by the Syr Darya River.
Fergana Valley, Central Asia (Eastern Uzbekistan, Southern Kyrgyzstan, and Northern Tajikistan) The valley described is the Fergana Valley, located in Central Asia. It's enclosed by mountain ranges on three sides (the Kuramin and Turkestan Ranges) and is irrigated by the Syr Darya River. This valley spans parts of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
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Identify the body of water that serves as Iran’s only maritime access to the open seas, forming the western extension of the Arabian Sea and connecting to the Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf of Oman The Gulf of Oman is a western extension of the Arabian Sea that connects it to the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. It is the only maritime route for Iran to access open seas, making it crucial for global trade and energy transportation.
