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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. England
  • C. Australia
  • D. China

Explanation: The Millau Viaduct crosses the Tarn Valley in southern France. Its exceptional height and cable-stayed design make it one of the world’s…

Correct answer: France
  • A. USA
  • B. New Zealand
  • C. Australia
  • D. Japan

Explanation: Mount Eden is a volcanic cone in Auckland, New Zealand, and its crater is a prominent local landmark.

Correct answer: New Zealand
  • A. India
  • B. UAE
  • C. Turkey
  • D. Japan

Explanation: Hagia Sophia is in Istanbul, Turkey, where it was built as a Byzantine cathedral and later used as a mosque and museum.

Correct answer: Turkey
  • A. Russia
  • B. England
  • C. France
  • D. Italy

Explanation: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower of Pisa Cathedral in Italy.

Correct answer: Italy
  • A. Ankara
  • B. Istanbul
  • C. Izmir
  • D. Atalanta

Explanation: Byzantium developed into Constantinople and is now known as Istanbul, Turkey.

Correct answer: Istanbul
  • A. Golden Lily
  • B. Blue-Eyed Grass
  • C. Red Poppy
  • D. Rose

Explanation: The red poppy is widely recognized as Belgium’s national flower and is also strongly associated with remembrance of World War I.

Correct answer: Red Poppy
  • A. Guppy
  • B. Wels Catfish
  • C. Zander
  • D. Hagfish

Explanation: The hagfish is jawless and lacks a stomach, while its unusual circulatory system includes four hearts and it has a single nostril.

Correct answer: Hagfish
  • A. Janurary
  • B. February
  • C. March
  • D. D, None Of These

Explanation: The Wolf Moon is the traditional name for the full moon occurring in January.

Correct answer: Janurary
  • A. Police criminal investigation wing
  • B. Popcorn cut and invest company
  • C. Pakistan Commissioner for Indus Waters
  • D. Peep core in water

Explanation: PCIW refers to the Pakistan Commissioner for Indus Waters, the official associated with Pakistan’s implementation of the Indus Waters…

Correct answer: Pakistan Commissioner for Indus Waters
  • A. Pomegranate Blossom
  • B. Oxeye Daisy
  • C. Pepper
  • D. Yellow Lily

Explanation: The yellow lily is commonly listed as Liechtenstein’s national flower. The oxeye daisy is associated with several European countries but…

Correct answer: Yellow Lily
  • A. Russia
  • B. America
  • C. France
  • D. China

Explanation: Russia possesses the world’s largest nuclear-weapon stockpile, with the United States close behind.

Correct answer: Russia
  • A. UAE
  • B. Qatar
  • C. Saudi Arabia
  • D. Iraq

Explanation: The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, the first nuclear power plant in the Arab world, is located in the United Arab Emirates.

Correct answer: UAE
  • A. Aruba
  • B. Argentina
  • C. Australia
  • D. Azerbaijan

Explanation: Brisbane is a major Australian city and port on the Brisbane River, serving Queensland and the country’s eastern coast.

Correct answer: Australia
  • A. Australia
  • B. Azerbaijan
  • C. Aruba
  • D. Argentina

Explanation: San Julián, or Puerto San Julián, is a port in Santa Cruz Province on Argentina’s Patagonian coast.

Correct answer: Argentina
  • A. Antarctica
  • B. Europe
  • C. Africa
  • D. Asia

Explanation: Antarctica is the world's largest cold desert because it receives very little precipitation despite being covered by ice.

Correct answer: Antarctica
  • A. West Indies
  • B. Indonesia
  • C. Mexico
  • D. Russia

Explanation: Indonesia has more active volcanoes than any other country, largely because it lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Correct answer: Indonesia
  • A. Russia
  • B. India
  • C. Germany
  • D. UAE

Explanation: The Jebel Jais Flight in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, is widely recognized as the world's longest zipline.

Correct answer: UAE
  • A. Gevora Hotel (Dubai)
  • B. JW Marriott Marquis Hotel (Dubai)
  • C. Marriott Marquis (NY)
  • D. The Venetian (USA)

Explanation: Dubai's Gevora Hotel, standing about 356 metres high, is commonly listed as the world's tallest hotel.

Correct answer: Gevora Hotel (Dubai)
  • A. Nikon
  • B. Nippon
  • C. Chingcho
  • D. Ninja

Explanation: Nippon is the Japanese name for Japan, while Nihon is another standard Japanese reading of the same name.

Correct answer: Nippon
  • A. Karakoram Highway
  • B. Highway 401
  • C. Trans-Canada
  • D. Leh-Manali Highway

Explanation: The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway system among these choices, running roughly 7,800 kilometres across Canada.

Correct answer: Trans-Canada