World Geography Flashcards
Where is the wettest place in the world?
Mawsynram (India), 11,871mm
Where is the driest place in the world?
Atacama Desert (Chile), 15mm
Where is the hottest place in the world?
Death Valley (USA), 56.7°C
Where is the coldest place in the world?
Dome Argus (Antarctica) -98°C
What are the highest and lowest places in Asia?
Highest= Mount Everest (8,848m). Lowest= Dead Sea (-427m).
What are the highest and lowest places in South America?
Highest= Aconcagua (6,960m). Lowest= Laguna del Carbón (-105m).
What are the highest and lowest places in North America?
Highest= Denali (6,198m). Lowest= Death Valley (-86m).
What are the highest and lowest places in Africa?
Highest= Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m). Lowest= Lake Assal (-155m).
What are the highest and lowest places in Europe?
Highest= Mount Elbrus (5,642m). Lowest= Caspian Sea (-28m).
What are the highest and lowest places in Antarctica?
Highest= Puncak Jaya (4,884m). Lowest= Lake Eyre (-15m).
What are the 7 continents?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Antarctica and Australia
What are all of the world’s oceans?
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean and Arctic Ocean
What are the 5 nations?
England, Scotland, Wales Ireland and Northern Ireland
What are the key lines of latitude?
The Arctic Circle, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle
What is the key line of longitude?
The Greenwich Meridian AKA The Prime Meridian
