General Geographical Knowledge Flashcards
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Everest
Which is zero degrees latitude that runs through the center of the Earth?
Equator
What are the names of the 5 oceans of the world?
Pacific, Atlantic, Southern, Indian, Arctic
Which country has the highest population?
China
Which is the longest river in the world?
Nile
Which is the highest waterfall in the world at 3212 feet?
Niagra falls
Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
Sahara
What are the branches of a river called?
Tributaries
What is the largest island in the world?
New Guinea
What is the coldest continent in the world?
Antarctica
What is the world’s smallest country?
Vatican City
Where is the Leaning Tower of Pisa located?
Italy
How many countries are in Africa?
54
Which planet is closest to Earth?
Venus
What erupts from a volcano?
Lava
What Strait separates Russia from the United States?
Bering Strait?
What is the currency of India?
Rupee
What is the longest river in North America called?
Colorado River
What is the capital of China?
Beijing
What is the city that is located in both Europe and Asia?
Istanbul
Where is Loch Ness located?
Scotland
Where is the largest cold desert located?
Antarctica
Which mountain chain separates India and China?
Himalayas
Where can you find the Andes Mountains?
South America