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Geography Quiz: 10 Questions About Our Amazing Planet

How well do you really know the world you live in? From hidden deserts and icy peaks to mysterious islands and record-breaking rivers – these 10 questions will test your travel smarts. Tap to reveal the answers and explore Earth without leaving your chair!


Question 1 – The Highest Mountain
What is the highest mountain on Earth above sea level?
A) K2 B) Everest C) Kangchenjunga D) Lhotse
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B) Mount Everest – 8,848.86 meters above sea level, officially measured in 2020.

Question 2 – The Largest Desert
Which is the largest desert in the world?
A) Sahara B) Gobi C) Antarctic D) Arabian
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C) The Antarctic Desert – about 14 million km² of ice, officially the coldest and driest desert on Earth.

Question 3 – The Longest River
Which river is longer – the Nile or the Amazon?
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Still debated! The Nile is about 6,650 km, Amazon 6,575 km – depending on measurement, either can win.

Question 4 – The Country of a Thousand Lakes
Which country is nicknamed “The Land of a Thousand Lakes”?
A) Canada B) Finland C) Norway D) Sweden
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B) Finland – though it actually has over 180,000 lakes!

Question 5 – The Dead Sea Mystery
Why is swimming in the Dead Sea so easy?
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Because of its extremely high salt concentration – over 30%, making the water denser than your body.

Question 6 – The Island That’s a Continent
Which country is both an island and a continent?
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Australia – the only country that covers an entire continent by itself.

Question 7 – The Red Sand Dunes
Where can you see the world’s tallest sand dunes colored deep red by iron oxide?
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Namib Desert, Namibia – some dunes reach over 380 meters high, especially at Sossusvlei.

Question 8 – The Frozen Continent
Which continent has no permanent residents or countries?
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Antarctica – it’s home only to research stations, penguins, and the world’s coldest winds.

Question 9 – The City That Never Sleeps
Which city is nicknamed “The City That Never Sleeps”?
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New York City – thanks to its 24-hour subway, lights, and endless nightlife.

Question 10 – The Blue Hole
Where is the world-famous Great Blue Hole, a giant marine sinkhole visible from space?
A) Indonesia B) Belize C) Maldives D) Bahamas
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B) Belize – the Great Blue Hole is over 300 meters wide and 125 meters deep.

🎯 Final Challenge
How many did you get right?
If you scored 8 or more – you might just be a future explorer! 🌎

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