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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. Portugal
- B. Greece
- C. Italy
- D. Hungary
Explanation: Italy is commonly described as boot-shaped, and its long, narrow outline gives rise to the nickname “Long Shoe.” Portugal, Greece, and…
Correct answer: Italy- A. Asia and Europe
- B. None of these
- C. South America and North America
- D. Asia and Africa
Explanation: Egypt spans Africa and Asia because the Sinai Peninsula is geographically part of Asia while the rest of Egypt lies in Africa.
Correct answer: Asia and Africa- A. Manila
- B. Jakarta
- C. Shanghai
- D. None of these
Explanation: Jakarta is widely described as the world's fastest-sinking major city, particularly in its northern areas, because of groundwater…
Correct answer: Jakarta- A. USA
- B. Green land
- C. Netherlands
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Netherlands is famous for large-scale tulip cultivation and exports, especially around the bulb-growing region near Keukenhof.
Correct answer: Netherlands- A. Asia and Australia
- B. Asia and Africa
- C. South America and North America
- D. Asia and Europe
Explanation: Turkey occupies territory in both Asia and Europe, with the Bosporus, Sea of Marmara, and Dardanelles marking the division.
Correct answer: Asia and Europe- A. Moroni
- B. Managua
- C. Lilongwe
- D. None of these
Explanation: Moroni is the capital and largest city of the Comoros, located on the island of Grande Comore.
Correct answer: Moroni- A. Macaws
- B. Cockatoos
- C. White Bellbird
- D. None of these
Explanation: The white bellbird has been recorded producing the loudest bird call known, with males reaching exceptionally high sound levels.
Correct answer: White Bellbird- A. Tuscany (Italy) - Irtysh
- B. Berlin - Seine
- C. Paris - Danube
- D. Baghdad - Tigris
Explanation: Baghdad stands on the Tigris River, making that pair correct. Paris is associated with the Seine, Berlin with the Spree, and the Irtysh…
Correct answer: Baghdad - Tigris- A. Redwood
- B. Cedar
- C. Date palm
- D. None of these
Explanation: Coast redwoods are the tallest trees in the world, with individual specimens exceeding 100 metres.
Correct answer: Redwood- A. Iberian
- B. Crimean
- C. Kamchatka
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Crimean Peninsula projects into the northern Black Sea and lies beside the Sea of Azov to its northeast.
Correct answer: Crimean- A. Appalachians
- B. Atlas
- C. Caucasus
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Caucasus mountain system runs between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Correct answer: Caucasus- A. 12%
- B. None of these
- C. 10%
- D. 11%
Explanation: About 11% of the world's land area is arable or cultivable. The figure can vary slightly by definition and year, but 11% is the standard…
Correct answer: 11%- A. Loas
- B. China
- C. Vietnam
- D. North korea
Explanation: Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, meaning it has no coastline.
Correct answer: Loas- A. Hydra
- B. Sea anemones
- C. Obella
- D. None of these
Explanation: Sea anemones are called flower animals because their colourful, petal-like tentacles resemble flowers.
Correct answer: Sea anemones- A. Golden Gate Bridge
- B. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- C. Bosphorus Bridge
- D. Royal Gorge Bridge
Explanation: The Bosphorus Bridge, now officially called the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, crosses the Bosphorus Strait and links Istanbul's Asian and…
Correct answer: Bosphorus Bridge- A. Cairo
- B. Istanbul
- C. Makkah
- D. Islamabad
Explanation: Cairo is traditionally called the City of a Thousand Minarets because of its many historic mosques and minarets.
Correct answer: Cairo- A. China and Pakistan
- B. China and India
- C. India and Pakistan
- D. India and Nepal
Explanation: Aksai Chin is administered by China but claimed by India, making it a major disputed area between the two countries.
Correct answer: China and India- A. Arabian Peninsula & Iberian Peninsula
- B. Iberian Peninsula & Balkan Peninsula
- C. Balkan Peninsula & Anatolia Peninsula
- D. Anatolia Peninsula & Iberian Peninsula
Explanation: The Aegean Sea lies between the Balkan Peninsula to the north and west and the Anatolian Peninsula of Turkey to the east.
Correct answer: Balkan Peninsula & Anatolia Peninsula- A. USA
- B. UK
- C. India
- D. China
Explanation: The Bird’s Nest, officially the Beijing National Stadium, was built in Beijing, China, for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Correct answer: China- A. Australia
- B. Indonesia
- C. Philippines
- D. Denmark
Explanation: Mount Semeru is an active volcano on the Indonesian island of Java. It is the highest mountain on Java and one of Indonesia’s most active…
Correct answer: Indonesia