World History
World Pop
World Caps
Seismic/Volcanic Regions
Highest, Deepest, Coldest....
100
This satellite nation was responsible for the worst nuclear disaster in history in 1986.
What is Ukraine?
100
The highest metropolitan area in he world, with over 35 million
What is Tokyo, Japan?
100
Venezuela
What is Caracas?
100
Although not widely known by some people, this seismic zone in the United States is known to be the most potentially dangerous in the Western Hemisphere. The last earthquake here in 1812 measured a magnitude of 8.1.
What is New Madrid Fault, MO?
100
Driest desert in the world, in terms of precipitation
What is the Atacama Desert, Argentina?
200
Built in a span of four Dynasties between roughly 200 BC-1600, this world heritage monument stands today as one of the 7 Wonders of the World, and stretches over 4,000 miles.
What is The Great Wall of China?
200
Most populated city in South America, with roughly 13 million.
What is Buenos Aires, Argentina?
200
New Zealand
What is Wellington?
200
The South East Asian region is notoriously hostile for seismic and volcanic activity. To date, this volcano in the region has been the largest volcanic eruption in the last 200 years, which is believed to have caused a mini-Ice Age following the eruption, as well as inspired pastel artist Edward Munch for painting "The Scream"
What is Krakatoa, Indonesia?
200
Coldest area on the planet, with a record of -133.6 F!
What is East Antarctic Plateau, Antarctica
300
This Macedonian conquerer overthrew the Persian Empire and expanded Macedonia all the way to India, making him one of the world's most greatest military generals in history.
Who is Alexander the Great?
300
Most populated city capital in Africa, in terms of the surrounding metropolitan area, of nearly 15 million residents.
What is Cairo, Egypt?
300
Denmark
What is Copenhagen?
300
Known for it's scenic beauty, this particular region in the Rocky Mountains also contains some of the most dangerous volcanic ranges in the Western Hemisphere, caused by the Pacific plate sub ducting underneath the North American plate. Some major volcanic mountains in this range include Mt. Hood, Crater Lake, and Mt. St. Helens.
What is The Cascade Range?
300
Deepest freshwater lake in the world, with a depth of 5,369 ft.
What is Lake Baikal, Siberia?
400
This Italian-native explorer became the first British explorer to have reached North America in 1497. He disappeared on his second voyage to the New World in 1499.
Who is John Cabot?
400
The least populated state in the US, with only 563,000 residents.
What is Wyoming?
400
Mozambique
What is Maputo?
400
This Supervolcano is the most recent super-eruption to have taken place in human history, dating back 74,000 years ago. Human population was nearly extinct due to its eruption, and still resides among the Ring of Fire.
What is Toba, Indonesia?
400
Although not as glamorously comparable to the longest running cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave, this cave now holds the record of the largest cave to have been discovered since 2009, which is so large it has produced natural skylights in rooms that stretch out to nearly 5 1/2 miles.
What is Son Doong Cave, Vietnam?
500
The first American astronaut to orbit the Earth in the Friendship 7 mission
Who is John Glenn?
500
The least populated continent in the world, with roughly 23 million, and the exception of Antarctica.
What is Australia?
500
United Arab Emirates
What is Abu Dhabi?
500
With a magnitude of 9.5, this country holds the record of the largest earthquake in human history. Dating back to 1960
What is Chile?
500
Tallest mountain in the continental US, standing at nearly 15,000 ft.
What is Mt. Whitney, CA?
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