Question 1

The capital of Australia is which city?

Accepted Answer

Canberra is the capital city of Australia, located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). It was purpose-built as a compromise capital between the rival cities of Sydney and Melbourne, and was established in 1927.

Question 2

Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is located in which mountain range?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest (8,849 meters) is located in the Himalayas, specifically on the border between Nepal and Tibet (China). It is part of the Great Himalayas sub-range.

Question 3

Which of the following deserts is the largest hot desert in the world?

Accepted Answer

The Sahara Desert in Africa is the largest hot desert in the world, covering approximately 9 million square kilometers across North Africa, spanning multiple countries including Egypt, Libya, Algeria, and Morocco.

Question 4

Which of the following is the longest river in the world by length?

Accepted Answer

The Nile River in Africa is the longest river in the world, spanning approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,130 miles) across multiple countries including Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

Question 5

What is the capital of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Canberra is the capital city of Australia, located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). It was purpose-built as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne and was chosen as the capital in 1927.

Question 6

The Strait of Malacca, one of the world's most important shipping routes, separates which two regions?

Accepted Answer

The Strait of Malacca separates the Malay Peninsula (Malaysia) from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It connects the Andaman Sea to the South China Sea and is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

Question 7

Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in which mountain range?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas mountain range, specifically on the border between Nepal and Tibet (China), at a height of 8,849 meters above sea level.

Question 8

Which strait separates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe?

Accepted Answer

The English Channel (also called La Manche in French) is the body of water that separates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe, with a minimum width of about 33 kilometers at the Strait of Dover.

Question 9

Which strait separates the Asian continent from the North American continent?

Accepted Answer

The Bering Strait separates Asia (Russia) from North America (Alaska, USA). It connects the Arctic Ocean to the Bering Sea and is approximately 85 km wide at its narrowest point.

Question 10

Which of the following is the longest river in the world by total length?

Accepted Answer

The Nile River in Africa is the longest river in the world, spanning approximately 6,650 km across 11 countries, with its source in the Burundi highlands and mouth at the Mediterranean Sea.

Question 11

Which of the following straits separates the African continent from the European continent?

Accepted Answer

The Strait of Gibraltar is the narrow waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, located between Spain (Europe) and Morocco (Africa). It is approximately 14 km wide at its narrowest point and is one of the world's most strategically important maritime passages.

Question 12

The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, covers approximately what percentage of the African continent?

Accepted Answer

The Sahara Desert covers approximately 9 million square kilometers, which represents about 30% of the African continent. It spans across 11 countries in North Africa.

Question 13

Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, is located in which country?

Accepted Answer

Mount Kilimanjaro, standing at 5,895 meters, is located in Tanzania in East Africa. It is a dormant volcano and the highest mountain on the African continent.

Question 14

The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth's land surface, is located between which two countries?

Accepted Answer

The Dead Sea is located between Israel and Jordan. It lies at approximately 430.5 meters below sea level, making it the lowest point on Earth's land surface. The West Bank also borders the Dead Sea.

Question 15

The Strait of Malacca, one of the world's most strategically important waterways, separates which two regions?

Accepted Answer

The Strait of Malacca separates the Malay Peninsula (Malaysia) from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It connects the Andaman Sea to the South China Sea and is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

Question 16

Which river is the longest in Africa and flows through eleven countries, including Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt?

Accepted Answer

The Nile River is the longest river in Africa, spanning approximately 6,650 km. It flows through eleven countries: Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt, before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

Question 17

The Pampas, a vast fertile plain region, is primarily located in which South American country?

Accepted Answer

The Pampas is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions, known for its flat terrain and fertile soil.

Question 18

The 'Roaring Forties' are strong westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere. Which of the following latitudinal ranges correctly describes the Roaring Forties?

Accepted Answer

The Roaring Forties are strong westerly winds that occur in the Southern Hemisphere between latitudes 40°S and 50°S. These winds are particularly strong and consistent because there is very little land in this latitudinal range to slow them down. Similarly, the Furious Fifties (50°S–60°S) and the Shrieking Sixties (60°S–70°S) are progressively stronger wind belts further south.

Question 19

The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth's land surface, is bordered by which two countries?

Accepted Answer

The Dead Sea, located at approximately 430.5 meters (1,410 feet) below sea level, is bordered by Israel to the west and Jordan to the east. It is the lowest point on Earth's terrestrial surface and the deepest hypersaline lake in the world.

Question 20

Which of the following straits separates the island of Borneo from the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

The Celebes Sea and the Sulu Sea are separated by the Mindanao Strait, but the primary strait separating Borneo from the Philippines is the Celebes Sea passage. However, the most direct answer is that the Balabac Strait lies between Palawan (Philippines) and Sabah (Malaysian Borneo). The Makassar Strait separates Borneo from Sulawesi, not the Philippines.

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