Question 1

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 2

The Sahara Desert is located on which continent?

Accepted Answer

The Sahara Desert is located in Africa, spanning across North Africa from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. It is the world's largest hot desert, covering approximately 9 million square kilometers across multiple countries including Egypt, Libya, Algeria, and Morocco.

Question 3

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, specifically France. At its narrowest point, it is only about 33 kilometers (21 miles) wide.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest, standing at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), is located in the Himalayan mountain range on the border between Nepal and Tibet (China). It is part of the Great Himalayas.

Question 5

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 6

The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, is located primarily in which continent?

Accepted Answer

The Sahara Desert is located in Africa, spanning across North Africa from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. It covers approximately 9 million square kilometers and extends through multiple countries including Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Sudan, and others.

Question 7

The Sahara Desert is located in which continent?

Accepted Answer

The Sahara Desert is located in Africa and is the world's largest hot desert, covering approximately 9 million square kilometers across North Africa, spanning from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea.

Question 8

Which of the following is the capital of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It was purpose-built as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne, and was chosen as the capital in 1913. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Question 9

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 island of Sumatra (Indonesia). It connects the Andaman Sea to the South China Sea and is one of the world's busiest maritime passages, critical for global trade between Europe and East Asia.

Question 10

Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, 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). The Himalayas form the northern boundary of the Indian subcontinent.

Question 11

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 roughly 30% of the African continent. It spans across 11 countries in North Africa.

Question 12

Which of the following countries is the capital of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Canberra is the capital of Australia. It was purpose-built as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne and was designed by American architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney Griffin.

Question 13

The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, spans across how many African countries?

Accepted Answer

The Sahara Desert spans across 11 African countries: Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, and Sudan. It covers approximately 9 million square kilometers.

Question 14

The Strait of Malacca, one of the world's most important shipping routes, connects which two water bodies?

Accepted Answer

The Strait of Malacca connects the Andaman Sea (part of the Indian Ocean) to the South China Sea. It lies between Malaysia and Indonesia and is critical for global maritime trade.

Question 15

The Strait of Malacca, one of the world's most important shipping routes, connects which two bodies of water?

Accepted Answer

The Strait of Malacca connects the Andaman Sea (part of the Indian Ocean) to the South China Sea (part of the Pacific Ocean). It lies between Malaysia and Indonesia and is one of the world's busiest maritime passages.

Question 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

The Dead Sea is located between Israel and Jordan. It lies at approximately 430 meters below sea level, making it the lowest point on Earth's land surface. It is also the saltiest body of water in the world.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Mount Kilimanjaro, standing at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), is located in Tanzania in East Africa. It is a dormant volcano and the highest mountain on the African continent.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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 and represents roughly 30% of the African continent's total land area. It spans across North Africa, including parts of Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Mauritania, Mali, and Niger.

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