#1
What are the coordinates of the North Pole?
90°N, 0°E
ExplanationGeographic point at the Earth's northernmost extremity.
#2
Which line divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
ExplanationImaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, passing through Greenwich, London.
#3
What is the highest mountain on Earth?
Mount Everest
ExplanationHighest peak in the Himalayas and the world.
#4
Which of the following is not one of the Great Lakes of North America?
Lake Titicaca
ExplanationHigh-altitude lake in South America, not part of the Great Lakes.
#5
What is the deepest point in the ocean?
Mariana Trench
ExplanationDeepest trench in the world's oceans, located in the western Pacific Ocean.
#6
Which continent is the driest in the world?
Antarctica
ExplanationEarth's driest and coldest continent.
#7
What are the coordinates of the South Pole?
90°S, 0°E
ExplanationGeographic point at the Earth's southernmost extremity.
#8
Which of the following is not a type of map projection?
Equatorial Projection
ExplanationProjection that preserves the equatorial region, not a recognized map projection.
#9
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
ExplanationAustralia's capital and political center.
#10
Which desert is the largest in the world?
Sahara Desert
ExplanationWorld's largest hot desert in North Africa.
#11
What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
Crete
ExplanationMediterranean's largest island, part of Greece.
#12
Which river is the longest in the world?
Nile River
ExplanationLongest river globally, flowing through northeastern Africa.
#13
What is the approximate circumference of the Earth at the Equator?
40,000 kilometers
ExplanationDistance around the Earth's equatorial line.
#14
Which ocean is the largest by area?
Pacific Ocean
ExplanationEarth's largest ocean by surface area.
#15
Which of the following countries does not border the Mediterranean Sea?
Bulgaria
ExplanationEuropean country not situated along the Mediterranean coastline.
#16
Which of the following rivers does not flow through Africa?
Amazon River
ExplanationSouth American river, not found in Africa.
#17
What is the largest bay in the world?
Hudson Bay
ExplanationLargest bay in North America, in northeastern Canada.