PDE Q27

The correct answer to the multiple-choice question is:

D. Verkhoyansk (Russia)

Explanation:

The coldest place on Earth (based on recorded temperatures) is in Siberia, Russia — specifically:

• Verkhoyansk and Oymyakon are both extremely cold towns located in the Sakha Republic of eastern Russia.

• Verkhoyansk has recorded temperatures as low as -67.8°C (-90°F), making it one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth.

 Why the other options are wrong:

• A. Halifax (Canada):
  Cold in winter, but nowhere near the coldest. Temperatures can go below freezing, but typically around -10°C to -20°C.

• B. Chicago (USA):
  Has cold winters, especially with wind chill, but again not even close to being the coldest. Typical winter lows are around -10°C to -25°C during cold snaps.

• C. Siachen (India-Pakistan border):
  Very cold and located at high altitude, often dipping below -50°C, especially in winter.
  It is one of the coldest military conflict zones, but not the coldest place on Earth.

Summary:

• Verkhoyansk (Russia) – One of the coldest inhabited places on Earth.

•  Others are cold, but not extreme enough to be the coldest overall.