2nd notes

Question 1

Galápagos Islands
-Country
-Location
-What is it famous for? (2)

Answer 1

Galápagos Islands
-Ecuador
-Pacific Ocean
-Unique wildlife and their role in Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.

Question 2

Greenland
-It is an autonomous territory of which country?
-Location
-_’s _ island

Answer 2

Greenland
-Autonomous territory of Denmark
-Arctic region
-World’s largest island

Question 3

Bali
-Country
-Why is it known for? (3)

Answer 3

Bali
-Indonesia
-Famous island known for its beautiful beaches, Hindu culture, and tourism.

Question 4

Maui & Oahu
-Region and country
-What is the region known for? (2)

Answer 4

Maui & Oahu
-Part of Hawaii (U.S. state)
-Volcanic islands and tropical climate.

Question 5

Iceland
-Country
-What is it known for? (4)

Answer 5

Iceland
-Iceland
-Volcanic landscapes, geysers, hot springs, and the Northern Lights.

Question 6

Sicily
-Country
-_’s _ island
-What is it famous for? (3)

Answer 6

Sicily
-Italy
-Italy’s largest island
-Historical ruins, volcanoes (like Mount Etna), and Mediterranean culture.

Question 7

Madagascar
-Country
-Location
-What is it known for? (1)

Answer 7

Madagascar
-Madagascar
-Off the southeast coast of Africa
-Unique biodiversity, including lemurs and baobab trees.

Question 8

New Zealand
-Country
-Comprised of how many main islands?
-What is it famous for? (2)

Answer 8

New Zealand
-New Zealand
-Comprised of 2 main islands
-Stunning landscapes and unique wildlife.

Question 9

Taj Mahal
Located in _, _. It is a _ built by Emperor _ _ in memory of his wife _ _.

Answer 9

Taj Mahal
Located in Agra, India, it is a mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Question 10

Christ the Redeemer
Located in _ _ _, Brazil. This giant _ of _ _ overlooks the city.

Answer 10

Christ the Redeemer
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This giant statue of Jesus Christ overlooks the city.

Question 11

Great Wall of China
Located in _. A series of _ built to _ China from _, stretching across _ China. _ meters long.

Answer 11

Great Wall of China
Located in China. A series of fortifications built to protect China from invasions, stretching across northern China. 21,000 meters long.

Question 12

Pyramids of Giza
Located on the _ of _, _ (the _). These _ pyramids are one of the _ _ _ _ _ _.

Answer 12

Pyramids of Giza
Located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt (the _). These ancient pyramids are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Question 13

Eiffel Tower
Located in _, _. It was built as the _ _ to the _ _ _.

Answer 13

Eiffel Tower
Located in Paris, France. It was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair.

Question 14

Colosseum
Located in _, _. It was an ancient _ used for _ games and public _.

Answer 14

Colosseum
Located in Rome, Italy. It was an ancient amphitheater used for gladiatorial games and public spectacles.

(Public spectacle: A large public event or performance that is exciting to watch)

Question 15

Sydney Opera House
A _ _ center located in_, _, known for its distinctive - design.

Answer 15

Sydney Opera House
A performing arts center located in Sydney, Australia, known for its distinctive sail-like design.

Question 16

Machu Picchu
An ancient _ city located in the _ _, near _, _.

Answer 16

Machu Picchu
An ancient Incan city located in the Andes Mountains, near Cusco, Peru.

Question 17

Petra
An _ city famous for its - _ and _ _ system.

Answer 17

Petra
An ancient city famous for its rock-cut architecture and water management system.

Question 18

Nile River
The _ river in the world, flowing through _ Africa and historically important to the _ _ civilization. Flowing primarily through _, _, _ _, _, and _.

Answer 18

Nile River
The longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa and historically important to the ancient Egyptian civilization. Flowing primarily through Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, and Ethiopia.

Question 19

Amazon River
The _ _ river in the world, flowing through the _ _, and it has the largest _ _ _ in the world.

Answer 19

Amazon River
The second longest river in the world, flowing through the Amazon Rainforest, and it has the largest discharge of water in the world.

Question 20

Yangtze River
The _ river in _, flowing through the _ of the country and crucial to its _ and _.

Answer 20

Yangtze River
The longest river in China, flowing through the heart of the country and crucial to its agriculture and economy.

Question 21

Mississippi River
Flows from _ to _ and is an essential river for _ and _ in the _.

Answer 21

Mississippi River
Flows from Minnesota to Louisiana and is an essential river for transport and agriculture in the US.

Question 22

Himalayas
This _ _, including Mount _, is the _ in the world, located in countries like _, _, _, and _.

Answer 22

Himalayas
This mountain range, including Mount Everest, is the highest in the world, located in countries like Nepal, China, India, and Bhutan.

Question 23

Andes
The _ mountain range in the world, stretching along the _ coast of _ _, from _ to _.

Answer 23

Andes
The longest mountain range in the world, stretching along the western coast of South America, from Venezuela to Chile.

Question 24

Rocky Mountains
Stretching from _ to _ _, the _ are known for their _ terrain and _ _.

Answer 24

Rocky Mountains
Stretching from Canada to New Mexico, the Rockies are known for their rugged terrain and national parks.

(Rugged: Rocky and uneven surface)

Question 25

Alps
A mountain range in _. Running through _, _, _, _, _, and _. Famous for _ and _ _.

Answer 25

Alps
A mountain range in Europe. Running through France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Julia, and Bavaria. Famous for skiing and winter sports.

Question 26

Sahara Desert
The _ _ desert in the world, covering much of _ _ and famous with its sand _.

Answer 26

Sahara Desert
The largest hot desert in the world, covering much of North Africa and famous with its sand dunes.

Question 27

Atacama Desert
The _ desert in the world, located in _ _, where some areas receive no _. It stretches through _, _, _, and _

Answer 27

Atacama Desert
The driest desert in the world, located in South America, where some areas receive no rainfall. It stretches through Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina

Question 28

Kalahari Desert
A large _ - _ sandy _ in _ _, covering parts of _, _, and _.

Answer 28

Kalahari Desert
A large semi-arid sandy savanna in Southern Africa, covering parts of Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.

Question 29

Mojave Desert
Located in _, _, and _, famous for its unique _ _ and _, like _ _.

Answer 29

Mojave Desert
Located in California, Nevada, and Arizona, famous for its unique desert flora and fauna, like Joshua trees.