World Geography Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge of the World

Question 1

How do climate, soil, and topography affect the distribution of vegetation on Earth?

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Climate determines sunlight and water availability for plant growth.

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Topography influences water availability for plants.

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Soil provides nutrients and support for plant growth.

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Vegetation is independent of the physical environment.

Question 2

Which continent is home to the Sahara Desert and the Nile River?

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Africa

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Asia

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Antarctica

Question 3

Which of the following is the highest mountain peak in the world, located in the Himalayas?

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Mount Everest

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Denali

Question 4

Which vast country, spanning 11 time zones, is the largest in the world by land area?

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Russia

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United States

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China

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Canada

Question 5

Which river, originating in Central Africa, is the longest in the world?

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Nile River

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Amazon River

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Yangtze River

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Mississippi River

Question 6

Which major economic activity involves harvesting valuable trees in the Amazon Rainforest?

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Logging

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Cattle Ranching

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Tourism

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Oil Extraction

Question 7

Which of the following is a primary reason for the destruction of forests worldwide?

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Expanding Agriculture

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Mining

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Urbanization

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Natural Disasters

Question 8

Which of the seven continents is home to the Amazon rainforest, the world's largest tropical rainforest?

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South America

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Asia

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Africa

Question 9

What is the name of the mountain that stands as the highest point above sea level on Earth?

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Mount Everest

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Denali

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Question 10

Which country has the most people living within its borders?

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China

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Russia

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India

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United States

Question 11

What is the capital city of France, renowned for its iconic Eiffel Tower?

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Paris

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London

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Rome

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Berlin

Question 12

Which majestic river flows through Egypt and is considered the lifeblood of the country?

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Nile River

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Mississippi River

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Amazon River

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Yangtze River

Question 13

Which major economic activity is practiced extensively in Southeast Asia, contributing significantly to the region's economy?

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Rice cultivation

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Tourism

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Automobile manufacturing

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Oil production

Question 14

What is the name of the imaginary line that circles the Earth horizontally at 0 degrees latitude, dividing the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

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Prime Meridian

Question 15

Which vast, arid region in Africa is known for its extreme temperatures and limited rainfall?

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Sahara Desert

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Grand Canyon

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Amazon rainforest

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Great Barrier Reef

Question 16

Which of the following oceans covers the largest surface area on Earth?

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

Question 17

Which continent is known for its unique animal species, such as kangaroos and koalas?

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Australia

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Asia

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Antarctica

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South America

Question 18

Which of these is a characteristic of a tropical rainforest climate?

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Abundant rainfall

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Low annual temperature

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Moderate seasonal variation

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Arid conditions

Question 19

Which country has the highest population in the world?

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China

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Russia

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United States

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India

Question 20

Which major river flows through the largest rainforest in the world?

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Amazon River

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Mississippi River

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Yangtze River

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Nile River

Question 21

Which mountain range is the tallest in the world, with peaks that reach above 8,000 meters?

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Himalayas

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Alps

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Rocky Mountains

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Andes

Question 22

Which type of vegetation is NOT typically found in a temperate deciduous forest?

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Palm trees

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Maple trees

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Oak trees

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Birch trees

Question 23

Which country houses the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system?

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Australia

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United States

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Canada

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Mexico

Question 24

Which European city is known as the 'City of Light' due to its vibrant nightlife and cultural attractions?

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Paris

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Rome

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London

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Madrid

Question 25

Which continent is home to the largest number of deserts, covering vast areas of arid land?

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Africa

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Asia

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North America

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South America

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a continent?

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Atlantis

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Antarctica

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South America

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North America

Question 27

Which ocean is located between North and South America?

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Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 28

Which of the following is the tallest mountain in the world?

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Mount Everest

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Denali

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Question 29

Which of the following biomes is known for its lush vegetation and abundant rainfall?

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Tropical rainforest

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Tundra

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Desert

Question 30

Which country has the largest population in the world?

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China

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United States

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India

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Russia

Question 31

Which of the following countries is landlocked, meaning it does not have access to a coastline?

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Switzerland

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United Kingdom

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Australia

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Japan

Question 32

Which river flows through several countries in Europe, including Germany, Austria, and Hungary?

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Danube River

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Amazon River

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Yangtze River

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Nile River

Question 33

Which of the following cities is located in Asia?

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Tokyo

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New York City

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Sydney

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London

Question 34

Which of the following is the largest desert in the world?

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Sahara Desert

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Gobi Desert

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Atacama Desert

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Antarctic Polar Desert

Question 35

Which mountain range is considered the highest mountain range in the world?

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Himalayas

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Alps

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Rocky Mountains

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Andes

Question 36

What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 37

Which of the following is the highest mountain above sea level?

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Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Denali

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Mount Fuji

Question 38

Which continent is also known as the 'Land Down Under'?

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Australia

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South America

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Asia

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Antarctica

Question 39

What is the capital city of France?

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Paris

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Rome

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London

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Berlin

Question 40

Which country has the largest population in the world?

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China

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Indonesia

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United States

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India

Question 41

Which mountain range forms the border between Europe and Asia?

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Ural Mountains

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Alps

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Himalayas

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Andes Mountains

Question 42

Which ocean is located between North America and Europe?

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Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 43

What is the name of the largest tropical rainforest in the world?

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Amazon Rainforest

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Valdivian Rainforest

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Congo Rainforest

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Daintree Rainforest

Question 44

Which mountain is the highest above sea level on Earth?

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Mount Everest

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Denali

Question 45

Of these oceans, which is the largest by surface area?

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

Question 46

Which continent is nicknamed the 'Land Down Under'?

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Australia

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Antarctica

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Asia

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Africa

Question 47

Which country has the most coastline compared to its land area?

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Canada

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Russia

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China

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United States

Question 48

Which bustling city is nicknamed the 'Big Apple'?

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New York City

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Paris

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London

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Tokyo

Question 49

Which of these biomes is characterized by abundant rainfall and diverse plant life?

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Amazon Rainforest

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Taiga

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Tundra

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Desert

Question 50

Which river flows through the most countries in Asia?

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Yangtze River

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Nile River

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Mississippi River

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Amazon River

Question 51

Which country has the largest population in the world?

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China

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Indonesia

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India

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United States

Question 52

Which economic activity employs the most people in Africa?

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Agriculture

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Tourism

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Mining

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Manufacturing