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Basic Geography and Map Skills

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your basic knowledge of geography and map skills. It covers various aspects of geography, including physical features, climate, and map projections.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is the largest ocean on Earth?

  1. Pacific Ocean

  2. Atlantic Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Arctic Ocean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, covering an area of approximately 165.25 million square kilometers.

Which continent is known as the "Red Continent" due to its reddish soil?

  1. Asia

  2. Africa

  3. Australia

  4. Antarctica


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Australia is often referred to as the "Red Continent" because of the widespread presence of red soil, which is rich in iron oxide.

What is the name of the highest mountain in the world?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kangchenjunga

  4. Lhotse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is the highest mountain above sea level, with a peak elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).

Which of the following is the longest river in the world?

  1. Nile River

  2. Amazon River

  3. Yangtze River

  4. Mississippi River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nile River in Africa is the longest river in the world, stretching approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,132 miles) from its source to its mouth.

What is the name of the largest desert in the world?

  1. Sahara Desert

  2. Arabian Desert

  3. Gobi Desert

  4. Atacama Desert


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahara Desert in North Africa is the largest hot desert in the world, covering an area of approximately 9.2 million square kilometers (3.6 million square miles).

Which of the following is the capital city of Australia?

  1. Sydney

  2. Melbourne

  3. Brisbane

  4. Canberra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Canberra is the capital city of Australia, located in the Australian Capital Territory.

What is the name of the largest country in the world by land area?

  1. Russia

  2. Canada

  3. China

  4. United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Russia is the largest country in the world by land area, covering approximately 17.075 million square kilometers (6.593 million square miles).

Which of the following is the capital city of India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Delhi is the capital city of India, located in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

What is the name of the largest lake in the world by surface area?

  1. Caspian Sea

  2. Lake Superior

  3. Lake Baikal

  4. Lake Victoria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Caspian Sea, located between Europe and Asia, is the largest lake in the world by surface area, covering approximately 371,000 square kilometers (143,244 square miles).

Which of the following is the capital city of the United States?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. Washington, D.C.

  4. Chicago


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States, located in the District of Columbia.

What is the name of the largest island in the world?

  1. Greenland

  2. New Guinea

  3. Borneo

  4. Madagascar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Greenland is the largest island in the world, covering an area of approximately 2.166 million square kilometers (836,300 square miles).

Which of the following is the capital city of China?

  1. Shanghai

  2. Beijing

  3. Hong Kong

  4. Guangzhou


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Beijing is the capital city of China, located in the municipality of Beijing.

What is the name of the largest ocean basin in the world?

  1. Pacific Ocean Basin

  2. Atlantic Ocean Basin

  3. Indian Ocean Basin

  4. Arctic Ocean Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pacific Ocean Basin is the largest ocean basin in the world, covering an area of approximately 165.25 million square kilometers (63.8 million square miles).

Which of the following is the capital city of Brazil?

  1. Rio de Janeiro

  2. São Paulo

  3. Brasília

  4. Salvador


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brasília is the capital city of Brazil, located in the Federal District.

What is the name of the largest mountain range in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Andes

  3. Rocky Mountains

  4. Alps


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas is the largest mountain range in the world, stretching for approximately 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) across Asia.

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