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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. Dublin
- B. Denmark
- C. Australia
- D. Italy
Explanation: Dampier is a major seaport in Western Australia, especially important for exporting iron ore from the Pilbara region.
Correct answer: Australia- A. Venice
- B. Paris
- C. London
- D. Rome
Explanation: Venice is known as the Queen of the Adriatic because it was a powerful historic maritime republic situated at the northern end of the…
Correct answer: Venice- A. Turkemanistan
- B. Kyrgyzstan
- C. Tajikistan
- D. Uzbekistan
Explanation: Afghanistan shares borders with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, among other countries, but it does not border Kyrgyzstan.
Correct answer: Kyrgyzstan- A. Canada
- B. China
- C. New York
- D. Russia
Explanation: New York City is popularly called the “Big Apple.” The nickname refers to the city, not the country of the United States or any of the…
Correct answer: New York- A. Borneo
- B. Sunda
- C. Java
- D. Madagascar
Explanation: Madagascar is the largest island in the Indian Ocean and lies off Africa’s southeastern coast.
Correct answer: Madagascar- A. Zaire (Congo)
- B. Tanzania
- C. Uganda
- D. Kenya
Explanation: The Equator crosses the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Kenya, but Tanzania lies south of the Equator.
Correct answer: Tanzania- A. 82 km
- B. 90 km
- C. 100 km
- D. 120 km
Explanation: The Panama Canal extends for about 82 kilometres from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Correct answer: 82 km- A. Australia
- B. Europe
- C. America
- D. Antarctica
Explanation: Jaguars are native to the Americas, especially Central and South America, with a small population historically extending into the southern…
Correct answer: America- A. Peru
- B. Surinam
- C. Bolivia
- D. Morocco
Explanation: Rabat is the capital of Morocco and is situated on the Atlantic coast. The other options are countries whose capitals are Lima, Paramaribo…
Correct answer: Morocco- A. Geneva
- B. Mexico City
- C. Rome
- D. Cairo
Explanation: Mexico City is popularly known as the “City of Palaces” because of its numerous historic palaces and grand colonial buildings.
Correct answer: Mexico City- A. Sindhi
- B. French
- C. Cambodian
- D. Persian
Explanation: Khmer, the language of Cambodia, is commonly described as having the world’s largest alphabet, with 74 letters.
Correct answer: Cambodian- A. Simpoh Ayer
- B. Rose
- C. Black Orchid
- D. Blue-Eyed Grass
Explanation: Blue-eyed grass is the national flower of Bermuda, although it is a small flowering plant rather than a true grass.
Correct answer: Blue-Eyed Grass- A. New Zealand
- B. Usa
- C. Uk
- D. China
Explanation: Hooker Glacier is located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park on New Zealand's South Island.
Correct answer: New Zealand- A. Tahitian Gardenia
- B. Dagger Log
- C. Iris Croatica
- D. White Mariposa
Explanation: The dagger log, a local agave plant, is the national flower of Antigua and Barbuda.
Correct answer: Dagger Log- A. 3045 KM
- B. 3145 KM
- C. 3445 KM
- D. 4445 KM
Explanation: The United States-Mexico land border is approximately 3,145 kilometres long, or about 1,954 miles.
Correct answer: 3145 KM- A. Turkey
- B. UAE
- C. Egypt
- D. Cyprus
Explanation: Adnan Menderes Airport serves Izmir, a major city in western Turkey. The airport is named after former Turkish prime minister Adnan…
Correct answer: Turkey- A. Karachi
- B. Kech ( Turbat)
- C. Quetta
- D. Lahore
Explanation: The intended location is Kech district, whose principal city is Turbat in Balochistan.
Correct answer: Kech ( Turbat)- A. Calla Lily
- B. Cornflower
- C. Ceibo
- D. Marsh Marigold
Explanation: The ceibo, or cockspur coral tree, is Argentina’s national flower. Cornflower, calla lily and marsh marigold are national flowers of other…
Correct answer: Ceibo- A. Venezuela
- B. USA
- C. Brazil
- D. Zambia
Explanation: Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall, with a total height of about 979 metres.
Correct answer: Venezuela- A. Kabul , Afghanistan
- B. Virginia, USA
- C. Madrid Spain
- D. Ankara, Turkey
Explanation: The famous Natural Bridge is in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA. It is a large limestone arch formed by natural erosion.
Correct answer: Virginia, USA