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General Geographical Knowledge Flashcards

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What is the tallest mountain in the world?

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Everest

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Which is zero degrees latitude that runs through the center of the Earth?

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Equator

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What are the names of the 5 oceans of the world?

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Pacific, Atlantic, Southern, Indian, Arctic

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Which country has the highest population?

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China

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Which is the longest river in the world?

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Nile

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Which is the highest waterfall in the world at 3212 feet?

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Niagra falls

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Which is the largest hot desert in the world?

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Sahara

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What are the branches of a river called?

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Tributaries

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What is the largest island in the world?

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New Guinea

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What is the coldest continent in the world?

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Antarctica

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What is the world’s smallest country?

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Vatican City

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Where is the Leaning Tower of Pisa located?

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Italy

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How many countries are in Africa?

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54

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Which planet is closest to Earth?

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Venus

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What erupts from a volcano?

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Lava

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What Strait separates Russia from the United States?

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Bering Strait?

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What is the currency of India?

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Rupee

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What is the longest river in North America called?

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Colorado River

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What is the capital of China?

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Beijing

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What is the city that is located in both Europe and Asia?

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Istanbul

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Where is Loch Ness located?

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Scotland

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Where is the largest cold desert located?

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Antarctica

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Which mountain chain separates India and China?

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Himalayas

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Where can you find the Andes Mountains?

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South America

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Where can you find the Thar Desert?

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India

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Where can you find the Gobi desert?

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China

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