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Rivers and lakes Flashcards

1
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What is the largest man made lake in the world

A

Lake Kariba

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What is the longest river in the world?

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River Nile

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What is the longest river in Asia?

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Yangtze River (China)

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What is the longest river in Europe?

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Volga River (Russia)

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5
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What is the longest river in North America?

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Mississippi-Missouri River (USA)

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6
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What is the longest river in South America?

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Amazon River (Brazil/Peru)

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7
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What is the longest river in Australia?

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Murray River (Australia)

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What is the largest lake in the world?

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Caspian Sea

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10
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What is the largest lake in Africa?

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Lake Victoria (Tanzania/Uganda/Kenya)

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11
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What is the largest lake in North America?

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Lake Superior (USA/Canada)

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12
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What is the deepest lake in the world?

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Lake Baikal (Russia)

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13
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What is the largest lake in South America?

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Lake Titicaca (Bolivia/Peru)

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14
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What is the largest lake in Australia?

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Lake Eyre (Australia)

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15
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What is the largest ocean in the world?

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The Pacific Ocean

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16
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What is the smallest ocean in the world?

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Arctic Ocean

17
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What is the tallest waterfall in the world?

A

Angel Falls ( Venezeula)

18
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What is the tallest waterfall in Africa?

A

Tugela Falls (South Africa)

19
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What is the 2nd tallest waterfall in the world?

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Tugela Falls (South Africa)

20
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What is the tallest waterfall in North America?

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Yosemite Falls (USA)

21
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What is the tallest waterfall in South America?

A

Angel Falls (Venezuela)

22
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What is the tallest waterfall in Europe?

A

Vinnufossen (Norway)

23
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What is the tallest waterfall in Asia?

A

Jog Falls (India)

24
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What is the tallest waterfall in Australia (Oceania)?

A

Wallaman Falls (Australia)

25
Q

How many countries does the Nile River pass through?

A

The Nile River passes through 11 countries

: Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt.

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How many countries does the Amazon River pass through?

A

The Amazon River passes through 9 countries:

: Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana.

27
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How many countries does Lake Victoria pass through?

A

Lake Victoria borders 3 countries:

: Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya.

28
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How many countries does Lake Superior pass through?

A

United States, Canada.

29
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How many countries does Lake Titicaca border?

A

Lake Titicaca borders 2 countries:

: Bolivia, Peru.

30
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What is the name of the strip of land that connects North America to South America?

A

The Isthmus of Panama

31
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What is the narrow strip of water that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea?

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The Strait of Gibraltar.

32
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What is the strip of land that separates the Red Sea from the Mediterranean Sea?

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The Sinai Peninsula.

33
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What is the strip of water that separates Asia and North America?

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The Bering Strait.

34
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What is the name of the strip of land that connects Asia to Africa?

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The Isthmus of Suez.

35
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. What is the strip of water that connects the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea?

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The Strait of Malacca.

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