Continents and Oceans
Rivers and lakes
Mountains
Deserts
Wonders and Landmarks
100
Which is the largest continent in area?
Asia
100
What is the world´s lowest lake?
Dead Sea
100
What word describes an area of high flat land?
- valley
- plateau
- savanna
A plateau is an area of flat land found in mountain rages.
100
Where would you find the White Desert?
Egypt
100
Built in Australia's largest city, this building is famous for its roof's architecture resembling shells or sails, but are actually 2,194 pre-cast concrete sections.
What is the name of this building?
Sydney Opera house
200
Which continent is also called Dark Continent?
Africa
200
Which river carries the greatest volume of water?
Amazon
The Amazon contains nearly one-fifth of all the fresh water that runs over the surface of the earth.
200
What is the longest mountain range on land?
The Andes is the longest mountain range on land.
It stretches over 7,000 km.
200
In which US state would you NOT find part of the Mojave Desert?
- Arizona
- California
- Texas
Texas
200
The four presidents on this monument were chosen to represent the nation's birth, growth, development and preservation.
The name of the monument is:
- Mount Freedom
- President Mountain
- Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore
300
If you are in South Africa and you started travelling in east direction, which continent would you get to first?
Asia
300
Which of the world´s freshwater lakes is largest in area?
Lake Superior
Lake Superior covers 31,800 square miles.
300
What mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains form the border between Europe and Asia.
300
The Gobi Desert spreads across two Asian countries. Which are they?
- China and Bhutan
- Mongolia and China
- China and Myanmar
Mongolia and China
300
At the time of its opening in 1937, it was both the longest (4,200 feet) and the tallest (746 feet) suspension bridge in the world. It spans a strait connecting the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
The name of the bridge is:
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Centennital Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
400
How many oceans does the equator run through?
The equator runs through three oceans: the Pacific, the Atlantic, and the Indian.
400
A deep, steep river valley is called:
- a flood plain
- a river valley
- a canyon
a canyon
400
What is the highest mountain in South America?
At 6,959 m Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Andes.
400
According to NASA, which desert is the driest in the world?
- Namib
- Sahara
- Atacama
Atacama
400
This temple, built in the 12th century by the Khmer people, is the largest religious complex in the world. What historical landmark is this?
- Taj Majal
- Colosseum
- Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
500
About how many islands can be found in the Pacific Ocean?
There are around 25,000 islands lying in the Pacific Ocean.
500
The high land which separates one drainage basin from another is called:
- mountain
- confluence
- watershed
watershed
500
What is the world´s highest mountain range?
The Himalayas in Asia contain almost all of the world´s highest mountains.
500
Can you guess how hot the Arabian Desert can get?
Closest to 55 degrees Celcius.
500
This concrete statue, completed in 1931, stands 98 feet tall on the top of a mountain, overlooking one of South America's largest cities.
What is the name of the statue in Rio de Janeiro?
- Christ the King Statue
- Christ the Redeemer Statue
- Statue of the Ozarks
Christ the Redeemer Statue