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1. What is the largest geographic region in the USA?
A. Great Plains B the Rocky Mountains. C. Appalachian Mountains D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
2. Where can you find the Great Plains in the USA?
A.MEXICO B. CENTRAL PART OF THE USA C. CANADA D.N.Y
3. When did the Appalachian Mountains form?
A. during the Paleozoic Era B.Great plains era C. Appalachian ERA D.NONE OF THE ABOVE
4. How were the Great Lakes formed?
A. by the carving of glaciers C. By the erosion
B. by the carbing of plateus D. By the earth
5. What is the highest mountain peak in the USA?
a) Mount St. Helens b) Mount Rainier c) Mount Denali d) Mount McKinley
6. Where is the Great Basin located?
a) Northeastern USA b) Midwest USA c) Rocky Mountains d) Western USA
7. When did the formation of the Grand Canyon begin?
a) Over 6 million years ago c) Over 600 million years ago
b) Over 60 million years ago d) Over 6 billion years ago
8. How were the Great Lakes formed?
a) By volcanic activity b) By glacial erosion c) By seismic shifts d) By wind erosion
9. Why is the Florida Keys famous?
a) For its active volcanoes c) For its coral reefs
b) For its vibrant music festivals d) For its large-scale oil production
10. Who explored the Louisiana Purchase territory for the USA?
a) Lewis and Clark b) Hernán Cortés c) Ferdinand Magellan d) Christopher Columbus
11. What geographic feature separates the eastern and western parts of the USA?
a) The Appalachian Mountains c) The Mississippi Rive
b) The Rocky Mountains r d) The Great Lakes
12. Where is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park located?
a) Tennessee and North Carolina c) California and Nevada
b) Texas and Louisiana d) Wyoming and Montana
13. When did the San Andreas Fault's most famous earthquake occur?
a) 1906 b) 1776 c) 1964 d) 1889
14. How did the Hawaiian Islands form?
a) Through volcanic activity c) By glacial movements
b) By tectonic plate collision d) Through wind erosion
15. Why is Death Valley the hottest place in the USA?

a) Due to the constant volcanic activity
b) Because of its low elevation and lack of vegetation
c) The presence of natural hot springs
d) The high concentration of greenhouse gases
16. What makes the Great Plains region suitable for agriculture?
a) Its dense forests c) Its fertile soil and flat terrain
b) Its high mountains d) Its abundant rainfall
17. Where is the Everglades National Park located?
a) Florida b) Louisiana c) Georgia d) South Carolina
19. When did the California Gold Rush begin?
a) 1821 b) 1836 c) 1848 d) 1863
20. How were the Appalachian Mountains formed?
a) Through volcanic eruptions c) By wind erosion
b) By the collision of tectonic plates d) Through glacial movements
21. Why is the Columbia River important for transportation and trade?
a) It serves as a natural border with Canada c) It provides hydroelectric power
b) It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans d) It is a major shipping route for goods
22. Who were the first European settlers to arrive in New England?
a) The Vikings b) The Spanish conquistadors c) The Pilgrims d) The French explorers
23. What geographical region is known for its vast oil reserves?
a) Gulf Coast b) Pacific Northwest c) Northeastern Seaboard d) Great Lakes
24.Where is the Sonoran Desert located?
a) Arizona b) Nevada and Utah c) New Mexico and Texas d) Colorado and Wyoming
25. How were the Great Sand Dunes formed?
a) By volcanic eruptions c) By wind carrying sand from a dried-up ocean
b) By glacial movements d) By earthquakes and landslides
26. What is the highest mountain in New Zealand?
a) Mount Taranaki c) Mount Ruapehu
b) Mount Cook d) Mount Hutt Answer:
27. Where is Fiordland National Park located?
a) North Island b) South Islan d c) Stewart Island d) Chatham Islands
28. When was the Tongariro National Park established?
a) 1887 b) 1922 c) 1952 d) 1990
29. How were the Marlborough Sounds formed?
a) By volcanic activity c) By tectonic plate collision
b) By glacial erosion d) By wind erosion

30 Why is Rotorua famous among tourists?
a) For its stunning beaches c) For its geothermal activity and hot springs
b) For its vibrant nightlife d) For its historical museums
31 Who were the first inhabitants of New Zealand?
a) British settlers b) Māori people c) Spanish explorers d) French settlers
32 What is the location of the Southern Alps in New Zealand?
a) North Island b) South Island c) Chatham Islands d) Stewart Island
33 Where is the Abel Tasman National Park situated?
34 When did the city of Auckland become the capital of New Zealand?
a) 1835 b) 1854 c) 1907 d) 1947
35 How were the Waitomo Caves formed?
a) By volcanic eruptions c) By the collapse of limestone
36 Why is Wellington unique among New Zealand cities?
a) It is built on an extinct volcano c) It is the oldest city in the country
b) It has the highest population d) It is surrounded by natural hot springs
37 What geographical feature separates the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand?
a) The Southern Alps c) The Fiordland National Park
b) The Cook Strait d) The Marlborough Sounds
38 Where can you find the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers?
39 When did Captain James Cook first visit New Zealand?
a) 1492 b) 1642 c) 1769 d) 1835
40 How were the geothermal geysers in Rotorua formed?
a) By volcanic eruptions c) By tectonic plate collision
b) By glacial movements d) By underground hot springs
41 Why is the Bay of Islands popular among tourists?
a) For its world-class skiing resorts c) For its dolphin-watching opportunities
b) For its wine regions d) For its active volcanoes
42 Who were the first European settlers to arrive in New Zealand?
a) British settlers b) Dutch explorers c) French settlers d) Spanish conquistadors
43 What is the location of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park?
44 When did the Treaty of Waitangi, the founding document of New Zealand, take place?
a) 1769 b) 1840 c) 1907 d) 1954

45 How were the Fiordland National Park's fjords created?
a) By volcanic activity c) By tectonic plate movement
46 What is the largest river in North America?
a) Mississippi River b) Amazon River c) Missouri River d) Colorado River
47 Where is the Great Bear Lake located?
a) Canada b) United States c) Mexico d) Greenland
48 When did the Rocky Mountains begin to form?
a) Over 100 million years ago c) Over 1 billion years ago
b) Over 500 million years ago d) Over 2 billion years ago
49 How were the Great Lakes formed?
50 Why is the Grand Canyon considered one of the natural wonders of the world?
a) For its lush rainforests c) For its deep gorges and colorful rock layers
b) For its massive salt flats d) For its extensive cave systems
51 Who were the first inhabitants of the Arctic region of North America?
a) Native American tribes c) Spanish conquistadors
b) Inuit and Yupik peoples d) French settlers
52 What is the location of the Great Plains in North America?
a) Eastern USA b) Western USA c) Central USA d) Southern USA
53 Where is the Yucatan Peninsula situated?
a) USA b) Canada c) Mexico d) Greenland
54 When did the city of New York become the largest city in North America?
a) 1620s b) 1750s c) 1880s d) 1950s
55 How were the Appalachian Mountains formed?
b) By glacial movements d) By wind erosion
56 Why is the Gulf of Mexico important for the USA?
a) It serves as a major transportation route for goods and commodities
b) It is known for its large coral reef systems
c) It is home to extensive oil reserves
d) It has the highest concentration of freshwater lakes in the country
57 What is the location of the Sierra Madre mountain range?
a) USA b) Canada c) Mexico d) Greenland
58 When did the Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés arrive in North America?
a) 1492 b) 1521 c) 1607 d) 1776
59 How were the Great Salt Lake and the Bonneville Salt Flats formed?
b) By glacial movements d) By the evaporation of ancient lakes
60 Why is the Amazon Rainforest considered vital for the world's ecosystem?
a) For its unique rock formations
b) For its diverse range of mountainous terrain
c) For its significant reserves of freshwater
d) For its role in producing oxygen and regulating climate
61 Who were the first European explorers to reach the eastern coast of North America? a) Vikings b) Spanish conquistadors
c) French settlers d) English explorers
62 What is the location of the Caribbean Islands in North America?
a) Eastern USA b) Western USA c) Central USA d) Southern USA
63 When did the Canadian Pacific Railway completion connect eastern and western Canada?
a) 1670 b) 1776 c) 1867 d) 1885
64 How were the Great Sand Dunes formed?
a) By volcanic eruptions c) By wind carrying sand from dried-up ocean basins
65 Why is the Mississippi River important for trade and commerce?
a) It serves as a natural border with Canada
b) It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
c) It provides hydroelectric power
d) It is a major transportation route for goods
66 What river is the longest in Europe?
a) Danube River b) Rhine River c) Seine River d) Volga River
67 Where is the region of Scandinavia located?
a) Eastern Europe b) Southern Europe c) Northern Europe d) Western Europe
68 When did the Renaissance period, known for its cultural and artistic achievements, take place in Europe?
a) 5th century b) 10th century c) 15th and 16th centuries d) 19th century
69 How did the Alps mountain range form?
70 Why is the city of Istanbul unique in Europe?
a) It is the largest city in Europe c) It straddles two continents, Europe and Asia
b) It is the oldest city in Europe d) It is home to the tallest building in Europe

71 Who was the famous playwright and poet from England, often regarded as the greatest writer in the English language?
a) Johann Wolfgang von Goethe b) Victor Hugo c) William Shakespeare d) Leo Tolstoy
72 What geographical feature separates Europe from Africa?
a) The Suez Canal b) The Strait of Gibraltar c) The Dardanelles Strait d) The Bosporus Strait
73 Where is the region of Transylvania located?
a) Spain b) Romania c) France d) Greece
74 When did the European Union (EU) come into existence as an economic and political union of European countries?
a) 1815 b) 1919 c) 1957 d) 1991
75 How were the fjords in Norway formed?
a) By volcanic eruptions c) By tectonic plate shifts
76 Why is the city of Venice famous?
a) For its ancient pyramids c) For its network of canals and gondolas
b) For its floating markets d) For its Roman amphitheaters
77 What is the location of the Iberian Peninsula in Europe?
78 When did the Black Death pandemic, a devastating plague, sweep through Europe?
a) 5th century b) 10th century c) 14th century d) 19th century
79 How were the Greek Islands formed?
a) By volcanic activity c) By tectonic plate movements
80 Why is the region of Catalonia in Spain known for its distinct identity?
a) For its unique language and cultural traditions
b) For its world-renowned vineyards
c) For its vast oil reserves
d) For its ancient ruins
81 Who were the first inhabitants of the British Isles?
a) Celts b) Romans c) Vikings d) Greeks
82 What is the location of the island of Cyprus in Europe?
83 When did the Industrial Revolution, a period of major technological advancements, begin in Europe?
a) 15th century b) 17th century c) 18th century d) 20th century
84 How were the Dinaric Alps mountain range formed?
a) By volcanic eruptions c) By tectonic plate movements
85 Why is the region of Tuscany in Italy renowned?

a) For its ancient castles and fortresses
b) For its extensive cave systems
c) For its picturesque landscapes, vineyards, and cultural heritage
d) For its deep fjords
86 What is the highest mountain in Africa?
a) Mount Kilimanjaro b) Mount Kenya c) Mount Everest d) Mount Elgon
87 Where is the Sahara Desert located?
a) East Africa b) West Africa c) Southern Africa d) North Africa
88 When is the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras in East Africa?
a) Winter b) Spring c) Summer d) Fall
89 How many countries are there in Africa?
a) 42 b) 54 c) 66 d) 78
90 Why is the Nile River significant to Africa?
a) It is the longest river in the world. c) It provides water for agriculture.
b) It is a major trade route. d) It is a popular tourist attraction.
91 Who colonized Algeria in the 19th century?
a) France b) Spain c) Portugal d ) Germany
92 What is the capital city of South Africa?
a) Nairobi b) Johannesburg c) Pretoria d) Cape Town
93 Where is the Serengeti National Park located?
a) Kenya b) Tanzania c) Uganda d) Rwanda
94 When did South Sudan gain independence from Sudan?
a) 1956 b) 1971 c) 1993 d) 2011
95 How many time zones does Africa have?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
96 Why is the Namib Desert unique?
a) It is the oldest desert in the world. c) It is the only coastal desert in the world.
b) It is the largest desert in Africa. d) It is the hottest desert in Africa.
97 Who is the current president of Nigeria?
a) Cyril Ramaphosa b) Muhammadu Buhari c) Paul Kagame d) Yoweri Museveni
98 What is the largest lake in Africa?
a) Lake Tanganyika b) Lake Victoria c) Lake Malawi d) Lake Chad
99 Where is the Victoria Falls located?

a) Kenya b) Zimbabwe and Zambia c) South Africa d) Ethiopia
100 When did Morocco become an independent country?
a) 1918 b) 1956 c) 1974 d) 1990
101 How many official languages are spoken in South Africa?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 11
102 Why is the Okavango Delta important?
a) It is a major diamond mining region. c) It is a popular surfing destination.
b) It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. d) It is home to the tallest mountain in Africa.
103Who discovered the source of the Nile River?
a) David Livingstone b) Henry Morton Stanley c) John Hanning Speke d) Vasco da Gama
104 Where is the Kalahari Desert located?
a) West Africa b) Central Africa c) Southern Africa d) North Africa
105 What is the highest mountain in South, Southeast, and East Asia?
a) Mount Everest b) Mount Fuji c) Mount Kinabalu d) Mount Kailash
106 Where is the Mekong River located?
a) China b) Thailand c) Vietnam d) Myanmar
107 When does the monsoon season typically occur in Southeast Asia?
a) Spring b) Summer c) Fall d) Winter
108 How many countries does the Malay Peninsula comprise?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
109 Why is the Gobi Desert unique?
a) It is the largest desert in the world. c) It is the only desert in Southeast Asia.
b) It is the coldest desert in Asia. d) It is home to the highest sand dunes in the world.
110 Who is the highest population country in South, Southeast, and East Asia?
a) India b) China c) Indonesia d) Japan
111 What is the largest island in Indonesia?
a) Sumatra b) Java c) Borneo d) Sulawesi
112 When did the catastrophic tsunami occur in the Indian Ocean, affecting countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka?
a) 2001 b) 2004 c) 2007 d) 2010
113 Why is the Great Barrier Reef important?
a) It is the largest coral reef system in the world.
b) It is a major fishing ground.

c) It provides habitat for numerous marine species.
d) It is a popular tourist destination.
114 What is the Ring of Fire?
a) A popular trade route in Southeast Asia.
b) A famous mountain range in China.
c) A belt of volcanic activity and earthquakes around the Pacific Ocean.
d) A historical trade network in ancient India.
115 Where is the Ganges River located?
a) India b) Bangladesh c) Nepal d) Sri Lanka
116 How many main islands are part of Japan?
a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10
117 Why is the Mekong Delta important?
a) It is a major source of hydroelectric power. c) It is a significant agricultural region.
b) It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. d) It is a popular scuba diving destination.
118 Who built the Great Wall of China?
a) Emperor Qin Shi Huang b) Genghis Khan c) Confucius d) Mao Zedong
119 What is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia?
a) Lake Baikal b) Tonle Sap Lake c) Lake Inle d) Lake Toba
120 Where is Mount Fuji located?
a) China b) Japan c) South Korea d) Taiwan
121 How many countries are there in Southeast Asia?
a) 5 b) 7 c) 10 d) 15
122 What is the longest river in Southeast Asia?
a) Mekong River b) Yangtze River c) Ganges River d) Yellow River
123 What is the largest island in Indonesia?
a) Borneo b) Sumatra c) Java d) Bali
124 Why is the Mekong Delta important?
a) It is a major source of hydroelectric power. c) It is a significant agricultural region.
b) It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. d) It is a popular scuba diving destination.
125 How many countries does the Malay Peninsula comprise?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
126 What is the largest continent in the world?
a) Asia b) Africa c) Europe d) South America

127 Where is the Coral Triangle located?
a) South Asia b) Southeast Asia c) East Asia d) Central Asia
128 When does the monsoon season typically occur in parts of Asia?
a) Spring b) Summer c) Autumn d) Winter
129 How are the Maldives primarily known for in terms of their marine environment?
a) Vibrant coral reefs b) Deep-sea trenches c) Kelp forests d) Mangrove swamps
130 Why is the Great Barrier Reef famous?
a) It is the largest reef system in the world. c) It can be seen from space.
b) It is home to numerous marine species. d) All of the above.
131 Who discovered the undersea mountain range known as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
a) Jacques Cousteau b) James Cameron c) Robert Ballard d) Sylvia Earle
132 What is the average depth of the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world's oceans? a) 6,000 meters b) 8,000 meters
c) 10,000 meters d) 12,000 meters
133 Where is Ha Long Bay located?
a) Vietnam b) Thailand c) Malaysia d) Indonesia
134 When is the annual Whale Shark Festival celebrated in the Philippines?
a) February b) April c) June d) September
135 How does the Tsunami Warning System help coastal communities in Asia?
a) It provides early detection of tsunamis. c) It helps minimize the loss of life.
b) It issues timely warnings to evacuate. d) All of the above.
136 What is the name of the major river in Asia that flows through China and into the East China Sea?
a) Mekong River b) Ganges River c) Yangtze River d) Yellow River
137 Where is the Andaman Sea located?
a) Arabian Peninsula b) Bay of Bengal c) South China Sea d) Indian Ocean
138 When does the Cherry Blossom Festival take place in Japan?
a) Spring b) Summer c) Autumn d) Winter
139 How are the Maldives and the Seychelles similar?
a) Both are island nations in the Indian Ocean.
b) Both have rich marine biodiversity.
c) Both rely heavily on tourism.
d) All of the above.
140 Why is the Red Sea named as such?
a) It has a reddish color due to the presence of algae.
b) It was named after a historic battle that took place nearby.

c) It is a translation of the Arabic name for the sea.
d) It is named after a species of red-colored coral found in the area.
141 Who built the historic Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia?
a) Khmer Empire b) Ming Dynasty c) Chola Dynasty d) Majapahit Kingdom
142 What is the name of the strait that connects the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea?
a) Bering Strait b) Strait of Malacca c) Strait of Hormuz d) Taiwan Strait
143 What is the name of the strait that connects the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea?
a) Bering Strait b) Strait of Malacca c) Strait of Hormuz d) Taiwan Strait
144 Where is the Dead Sea located?
a) Israel and Jordan b) Saudi Arabia and Yemen c) Turkey and Greece d) Iran and Iraq
145 When did the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami occur?
a) 2001 b) 2004 c) 2007 d) 2010
146 When did the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami occur?
a) 2001 b) 2004 c) 2007 d) 2010
147 What is the Great Barrier Reef?
a) A coral reef system c) A volcanic island chain
b) An underwater mountain range d) A freshwater lake
148 Where is the Great Sandy Desert located?
a) Western Australia b) Northern Territory c) Queensland d) South Australia
149 When does Australia experience its summer season?
a) December to February b) March to May c) June to August d) September to November
150 When does Australia experience its summer season?
a) December to February b) March to May c) June to August d) September to November
151 Why is the Tasmanian Devil endangered?
a) Loss of habitat b) Climate change c) Overhunting d) Pollution
152 Who were the indigenous people of Australia?
a) Maori b) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples c) Polynesians d) Papuans
153 What is the capital city of Australia?
a) Sydney b) Melbourne c) Canberra d) Perth
154 Where is Uluru (Ayers Rock) located?
a) New South Wales b) Queensland c) South Australia d) Victoria
155 When was the Great Dividing Range formed?
a) 100 million years ago b) 500 million years ago c) 1 billion years ago d) 2 billion years ago
156 How many states and territories does Australia have?
a) 5 states and 2 territorie c) 7 states and 1 territory
b) 6 states and 1 territory d) 8 states and 1 territory
157 How many time zones does Australia have?
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
158 Why is the Great Barrier Reef considered a World Heritage site?
a) It is the largest coral reef system in the world.
b) It is home to diverse marine life.
c) It has significant ecological value.
d) All of the above.
159 When did Australia become a federation?
a) 1901 b) 1918 c) 1956 d) 2000
160 How many UNESCO World Heritage sites are there in Australia?
a) 7 b) 12 c) 19 d) 23

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1. What is the largest geographic region in the USA?

2. Where can you find the Great Plains in the USA?

A.MEXICO B. CENTRAL PART OF THE USA C. CANADA D.N.Y

3. When did the Appalachian Mountains form?

4. How were the Great Lakes formed?

A. by the carving of glaciers C. By the erosion

B. by the carbing of plateus D. By the earth

5. What is the highest mountain peak in the USA?

a) Mount St. Helens b) Mount Rainier c) Mount Denali d) Mount McKinley

6. Where is the Great Basin located?

a) Northeastern USA b) Midwest USA c) Rocky Mountains d) Western USA

7. When did the formation of the Grand Canyon begin?

a) Over 6 million years ago c) Over 600 million years ago

b) Over 60 million years ago d) Over 6 billion years ago

8. How were the Great Lakes formed?

a) By volcanic activity b) By glacial erosion c) By seismic shifts d) By wind erosion

9. Why is the Florida Keys famous?

a) For its active volcanoes c) For its coral reefs

a) Lewis and Clark b) Hernán Cortés c) Ferdinand Magellan d) Christopher Columbus

a) The Appalachian Mountains c) The Mississippi Rive

b) The Rocky Mountains r d) The Great Lakes

12. Where is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park located?

a) Tennessee and North Carolina c) California and Nevada

b) Texas and Louisiana d) Wyoming and Montana

a) 1906 b) 1776 c) 1964 d) 1889

14. How did the Hawaiian Islands form?

a) Through volcanic activity c) By glacial movements

b) By tectonic plate collision d) Through wind erosion

15. Why is Death Valley the hottest place in the USA?

b) Because of its low elevation and lack of vegetation

c) The presence of natural hot springs

d) The high concentration of greenhouse gases

a) Its dense forests c) Its fertile soil and flat terrain

b) Its high mountains d) Its abundant rainfall

17. Where is the Everglades National Park located?

a) Florida b) Louisiana c) Georgia d) South Carolina

19. When did the California Gold Rush begin?

a) 1821 b) 1836 c) 1848 d) 1863

20. How were the Appalachian Mountains formed?

a) Through volcanic eruptions c) By wind erosion

b) By the collision of tectonic plates d) Through glacial movements

a) It serves as a natural border with Canada c) It provides hydroelectric power

a) Gulf Coast b) Pacific Northwest c) Northeastern Seaboard d) Great Lakes

24.Where is the Sonoran Desert located?

25. How were the Great Sand Dunes formed?

a) By volcanic eruptions c) By wind carrying sand from a dried-up ocean

b) By glacial movements d) By earthquakes and landslides

26. What is the highest mountain in New Zealand?

a) Mount Taranaki c) Mount Ruapehu

b) Mount Cook d) Mount Hutt Answer:

27. Where is Fiordland National Park located?

a) North Island b) South Islan d c) Stewart Island d) Chatham Islands

28. When was the Tongariro National Park established?

a) 1887 b) 1922 c) 1952 d) 1990

29. How were the Marlborough Sounds formed?

a) By volcanic activity c) By tectonic plate collision

b) By glacial erosion d) By wind erosion

b) For its vibrant nightlife d) For its historical museums

31 Who were the first inhabitants of New Zealand?

a) British settlers b) Māori people c) Spanish explorers d) French settlers

32 What is the location of the Southern Alps in New Zealand?