#1
What is the capital of France?
Paris
ExplanationCapital city of France.
#2
Which ocean is the largest on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
ExplanationLargest ocean on Earth by surface area and volume.
#3
What is the term for a dry, barren area of land with little or no vegetation, often sandy and desolate?
Desert
ExplanationBarren area with little vegetation, often sandy and dry.
#4
Which river is known as the 'Father of Waters'?
Mississippi
ExplanationNickname for the Mississippi River in the United States.
#5
Which ocean is the smallest and shallowest among the world's oceans?
Arctic Ocean
ExplanationSmallest and shallowest ocean in the world.
#6
Which of the following words means 'a sudden and violent shaking of the ground'?
Tremor
ExplanationDescribes a sudden and violent shaking of the ground.
#7
What is the term for a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water?
Strait
ExplanationNarrow waterway connecting larger bodies of water.
#8
What is the term for the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather?
Meteorology
ExplanationScientific study of the atmosphere and weather patterns.
#9
Which river is the longest in the world?
Amazon
ExplanationLongest river in the world by discharge volume.
#10
Which mountain range is considered the longest mountain range in the world?
Andes
ExplanationLongest continental mountain range in the world.
#11
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
ExplanationCapital city of Japan.
#12
Which of the following is a synonym for 'ephemeral'?
Transitory
ExplanationSynonym for 'ephemeral', meaning short-lived or temporary.
#13
In the context of geography, what does the term 'orography' refer to?
Study of mountains
ExplanationStudy of the formation and arrangement of mountains.
#14
What is the term for a large body of ice that moves slowly down a slope or valley?
Glacier
ExplanationLarge mass of ice that moves slowly over land.
#15
Which continent is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
Asia
ExplanationContinent known for being the 'Land of the Rising Sun'.
#16
Which of the following is a synonym for 'archipelago'?
Island chain
ExplanationSynonym for 'archipelago', meaning a group of islands.
#17
In the context of geography, what does the term 'latitude' measure?
Distance north or south of the equator
ExplanationAngular distance north or south of the equator.