The UK
Major Landmarks
GCSE Geography
General Knowledge
Mixed Challenge
100

What is the capital city of Wales?

Cardiff

100

In which city is the Eiffel Tower?

Paris

100

What is the name for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

Magma

100

Which continent is the Arabian Desert found on?

Asia

100

History: Which ancient civilisation built the pyramids at Giza?

Egyptians

200

Which river flows through London?

Thames

200

Which country is home to the Great Wall?

China

200

Which process breaks rock into smaller pieces?

Weathering

200

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?

Pacific Ocean

200

Science: What gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?

Carbon Dioxide

300

Which mountain is the highest in the UK?

Ben Nevis

300

In which city would you find the Colosseum?

Rome

300

Which type of rainfall is most common on the west side of the UK?

Relief Rainfall

300

Which country has the longest coastline in the world?

Canada


300

Computer Science: What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit

400

Which sea separates Great Britain from mainland Europe?

North Sea

400

Which famous landmark was a gift from the French people to the United States?

Statue of Liberty

400

Which UK national park contains Scafell Pike?

Lake District

400

Which African country has the largest population?  

Nigeria

400

What is pie to three decimal places?

3.142

500

What is the name of the UK's longest river?

River Severn

500

Which landmark was built as a mausoleum by Emperor Shah Jahan?

Taj Mahal

500

Which coastal management strategy absorbs wave energy using natural materials?

Managed Retreat 

500

Which European country has the greatest number of islands?

Sweden 

500

Mixed: In Spanish, what is the plural of el libro?

Los Libros

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