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Social Science: Geography and Environment

Description: This quiz covers a range of topics related to geography and the environment, including physical geography, human geography, and environmental issues.
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 approximately 30% of the Earth's surface.

What is the highest mountain in the world?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kangchenjunga

  4. Lhotse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which country has the longest coastline in the world?

  1. Canada

  2. Russia

  3. Norway

  4. Indonesia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Canada has the longest coastline in the world, with a total length of 243,042 kilometers (151,019 miles).

What is the capital of Australia?

  1. Sydney

  2. Melbourne

  3. Brisbane

  4. Canberra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which river is the longest in the world?

  1. Nile River

  2. Amazon River

  3. Yangtze River

  4. Mississippi River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nile River is the longest river in the world, with a length of 6,650 kilometers (4,132 miles).

What is 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 is the largest hot desert in the world, covering an area of 9,200,000 square kilometers (3,552,000 square miles).

Which country has the largest population in the world?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. United States

  4. Indonesia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has the largest population in the world, with a population of over 1.4 billion people.

What is the capital of the United States?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. Chicago

  4. Washington, D.C.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.

Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. South Korea

  4. North Korea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Japan is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun' due to its location on the eastern edge of Asia.

What is 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 an area of 17,075,200 square kilometers (6,592,739 square miles).

Which country is known as the 'Land of the Pharaohs'?

  1. Egypt

  2. Greece

  3. Rome

  4. Mesopotamia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Egypt is known as the 'Land of the Pharaohs' due to its ancient history and the rule of the pharaohs.

What is the capital of France?

  1. Paris

  2. London

  3. Rome

  4. Berlin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paris is the capital of France.

Which country is known as the 'Land of the Incas'?

  1. Peru

  2. Bolivia

  3. Ecuador

  4. Chile


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peru is known as the 'Land of the Incas' due to its ancient history and the rule of the Inca Empire.

What is the capital of Germany?

  1. Berlin

  2. London

  3. Paris

  4. Rome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Berlin is the capital of Germany.

Which country is known as the 'Land of the Vikings'?

  1. Norway

  2. Sweden

  3. Denmark

  4. Iceland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Norway is known as the 'Land of the Vikings' due to its history of Viking raids and settlements.

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