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World Geography covers continents, oceans, major rivers, lakes, mountains, deserts, islands, straits and canals, along with countries, capitals, borders and time zones. It also includes climate regions, natural resources, population distribution and important physical features, distinguishing physical geography from political geography.

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  • A. France
  • B. Croatia
  • C. Scotland
  • D. Poland

Explanation: The Antonine Wall crosses central Scotland between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde.

Correct answer: Scotland
  • A. Turkey
  • B. Egypt
  • C. Greece
  • D. China

Explanation: The Porcelain Tower of Nanjing was built in Nanjing, China, during the Ming dynasty.

Correct answer: China
  • A. Mexico
  • B. Australia
  • C. Canada
  • D. Chile

Explanation: The Sturt Stony Desert is in northeastern South Australia, named after explorer Charles Sturt.

Correct answer: Australia
  • A. Guyana
  • B. India
  • C. Uganda
  • D. Tanzania

Explanation: Gersoppa Falls, also called Jog Falls, is in Karnataka, India, on the Sharavathi River.

Correct answer: India
  • A. Russia-Iran
  • B. USA-Mexico
  • C. USA-Canada
  • D. Israel-Jordan

Explanation: Lake Ontario is one of North America's Great Lakes and forms part of the boundary between the United States and Canada.

Correct answer: USA-Canada
  • A. China
  • B. Sri Lanka
  • C. India
  • D. Iran

Explanation: Lake Urmia is a salt lake in northwestern Iran, between the provinces of West Azerbaijan and East Azerbaijan.

Correct answer: Iran
  • A. Brazil
  • B. Canada
  • C. Peru
  • D. US

Explanation: Reindeer Lake lies mainly in Saskatchewan, Canada, with a smaller portion extending into Manitoba.

Correct answer: Canada
  • A. Norway
  • B. Italy
  • C. Canada
  • D. Mexico

Explanation: Virginia Falls is on the South Nahanni River in Canada's Northwest Territories.

Correct answer: Canada
  • A. India
  • B. Britain
  • C. Canada
  • D. United States

Explanation: Feather Falls is a waterfall on the Middle Fork Feather River in California, United States.

Correct answer: United States
  • A. France
  • B. Guyana
  • C. Norway
  • D. Canada

Explanation: Gavarnie Falls is in the Cirque de Gavarnie in the French Pyrenees. The site is part of the UNESCO-listed Pyrenees–Mont Perdu region.

Correct answer: France
  • A. Canada
  • B. Mexico
  • C. United States
  • D. Italy

Explanation: Ribbon Fall is located in Yosemite National Park, California, United States.

Correct answer: United States
  • A. None of these
  • B. London, UK
  • C. Milan, Italy
  • D. New Orleans, USA

Explanation: Bourbon Street is the famous historic street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Correct answer: New Orleans, USA
  • A. London UK
  • B. New Orleans France
  • C. New York USA
  • D. Milan Italy

Explanation: Abbey Road is in London, United Kingdom, and became internationally famous through the Beatles album cover.

Correct answer: London UK
  • A. London UK
  • B. New York
  • C. Milan Italy
  • D. California

Explanation: Fifth Avenue is a major avenue in Manhattan, New York City. It is famous for luxury shopping, landmarks and its position beside Central…

Correct answer: New York
  • A. Chile
  • B. Peru
  • C. Brazil
  • D. Argentina

Explanation: Argentina is often called a granary because of its extensive fertile Pampas and major grain production.

Correct answer: Argentina
  • A. China
  • B. South Korea
  • C. Taiwan
  • D. None of these

Explanation: China has the largest number of nuclear power reactors and plants in Asia, supported by a rapid programme of nuclear expansion.

Correct answer: China
  • A. Four
  • B. Five
  • C. Three
  • D. Seven

Explanation: Five US states touch the Pacific Ocean: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii.

Correct answer: Five
  • A. Afghanistan
  • B. India
  • C. USA
  • D. Australia

Explanation: The Mojave Desert is in the southwestern United States, chiefly in California and Nevada, with smaller areas in Arizona and Utah.

Correct answer: USA
  • A. Italy (Sicily)
  • B. Indonesia
  • C. Hawaii
  • D. Kenya

Explanation: Mount Etna is an active volcano on Sicily, the large Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea.

Correct answer: Italy (Sicily)
  • A. Brisbane
  • B. Sydney
  • C. Adelaide
  • D. Perth

Explanation: Brisbane stands on the Brisbane River near Moreton Bay on Australia’s east coast.

Correct answer: Brisbane