Question

Where is the deepest human-made hole on Earth located?

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Option C: Russia

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Russia”.

The Kola Superdeep Borehole, also known as the "Kola well", is the deepest man-made hole on Earth, located on the Kola Peninsula in Russia.

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