30 questionsGeographyby Orbis Education

Landmarks & Physical Geography

Mountains, deserts, plateaus, and iconic places on Earth. [seed:geo-en-physical-v1]

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Question 1
What is the highest mountain in the world?
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- Mount Everest
- K2
- Kangchenjunga
- Lhotse
Question 2
Which desert covers much of northern Africa?
- Sahara
- Kalahari
- Gobi
- Atacama
Question 3
What is the largest country by area in the world?
- Russia
- Canada
- China
- United States
Question 4
Which continent has no permanent human population?
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- Antarctica
- Australia
- South America
- Europe
Question 5
What is the capital city nearest to the equator among these?
- Quito
- Nairobi
- Singapore
- Bogotá
Question 6
Which natural wonder is in Arizona, USA?
- Grand Canyon
- Niagara Falls
- Uluru
- Mount Rushmore
Question 7
What type of landform is a narrow strip between two seas?
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- Isthmus
- Peninsula
- Archipelago
- Plateau
Question 8
Which country has both Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts?
- Morocco
- Egypt
- Libya
- Turkey
Question 9
What is the Ring of Fire associated with?
- Pacific Ocean volcanoes
- Atlantic hurricanes
- Arctic ice
- Sahara winds
Question 10
Which plateau is called the Roof of the World?
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- Tibetan Plateau
- Deccan Plateau
- Altiplano
- Anatolian Plateau
Question 11
What is the largest island in the world?
- Greenland
- New Guinea
- Borneo
- Madagascar
Question 12
Which country contains the geographic South Pole?
- Antarctica (no country)
- Chile
- Argentina
- Australia
Question 13
What is the longest mountain range on land?
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- Andes
- Rockies
- Himalayas
- Alps
Question 14
Which famous landmark is in Agra, India?
- Taj Mahal
- Red Fort
- Lotus Temple
- Gateway of India
Question 15
What causes most earthquakes worldwide?
- Tectonic plate boundaries
- Volcanic eruptions
- Meteor impacts
- Tidal forces
Question 16
Which country has the Great Barrier Reef?
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- Australia
- Indonesia
- Philippines
- Fiji
Question 17
What is the largest peninsula in the world?
- Arabian Peninsula
- Indian Peninsula
- Iberian Peninsula
- Scandinavian Peninsula
Question 18
Which city is built on over 100 islands?
- Venice
- Amsterdam
- Stockholm
- Sydney
Question 19
What is the driest inhabited continent?
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- Australia
- Africa
- Antarctica
- South America
Question 20
Which landmark spans a gorge in the USA–Canada border?
- Niagara Falls
- Victoria Falls
- Iguazu Falls
- Angel Falls
Question 21
What is an atoll?
- Ring-shaped coral reef island
- Volcanic crater lake
- Desert oasis
- Glacial valley
Question 22
Which country is home to Mount Kilimanjaro?
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- Tanzania
- Kenya
- Uganda
- Ethiopia
Question 23
What is the largest rainforest in the world?
- Amazon Rainforest
- Congo Rainforest
- Daintree
- Borneo Rainforest
Question 24
Which strait connects the Pacific and Arctic oceans?
- Bering Strait
- Strait of Magellan
- Torres Strait
- Davis Strait