Continents and Oceans: Interactive Quizzes for Year 5 Geography

Question 1

What is a major cause of ocean pollution?

Accepted Answer

Industrial waste

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Deforestation

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Sunlight

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 2

How could rising sea levels in the future potentially change the shape and accessibility of our continents?

Accepted Answer

Submerge coastal areas, altering the shape of continents and making some areas harder to reach.

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Increase erosion, wearing away the edges of continents and making them easier to reach.

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Create new landmasses, increasing the number of continents in the world.

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Have no impact on the shape and accessibility of continents.

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a problem that continents and oceans face?

Accepted Answer

Increased tourism

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Deforestation

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Pollution

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Rising sea levels

Question 4

Which continent is known for its vast deserts, towering mountains, and diverse wildlife?

Accepted Answer

Africa

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North America

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Europe

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Asia

Question 5

How do the Earth's landforms and water bodies influence the distribution of natural resources?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's physical features play a major role in determining where and how much natural resources are found.

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Landforms and water bodies have no impact on where natural resources are found.

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Oceans are mainly used for fishing and transportation, but they don't contain other valuable resources.

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Natural resources are spread evenly across all continents and oceans.

Question 6

Which of these theories DOES NOT explain how continents and oceans were formed?

Accepted Answer

Big Bang Theory

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Plate Tectonics Theory

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Seafloor Spreading Theory

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Continental Drift Theory

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a continent?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Asia

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Antarctica

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North America

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a key reason why oceans are important?

Accepted Answer

Oceans help connect different parts of the world.

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Oceans help control Earth's climate.

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Oceans are home to a wide variety of marine life.

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Oceans provide us with valuable resources.

Question 9

What is the largest continent in the world?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Africa

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North America

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Europe

Question 10

Which ocean separates Europe from North America?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 11

Name the highest mountain in the world.

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Fuji

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Grand Canyon

Question 12

Which continent is nicknamed the 'Land Down Under'?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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Africa

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Europe

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South America

Question 13

Identify a physical feature unique to the continent of Africa.

Accepted Answer

Niger River

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Great Wall of China

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Amazon rainforest

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Mount Denali

Question 14

What body of water surrounds the entire Earth?

Accepted Answer

World Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the Arctic Ocean?

Accepted Answer

Permanent ice cover

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Warm temperature

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Many islands

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High salt content

Question 16

What body of water separates the United Kingdom from the rest of Europe?

Accepted Answer

English Channel

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Strait of Gibraltar

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Strait of Magellan

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Suez Canal

Question 17

Which ocean separates Europe from North America?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 18

Which of these is not a mountain range?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Andes

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Rocky Mountains

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Himalayas

Question 19

Which continent is home to kangaroos?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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Asia

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Antarctica

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Africa

Question 20

What is the name of the tallest mountain on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Denali

Question 21

Which ocean borders the continents of Africa, Asia, and Australia?

Accepted Answer

Indian Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 22

Which continent is the least populated?

Accepted Answer

Antarctica

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Asia

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Africa

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Australia

Question 23

Which of these rivers flows through Asia?

Accepted Answer

Yangtze River

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Nile River

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Amazon River

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Mississippi River

Question 24

Which continent is the biggest?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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North America

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South America

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Europe

Question 25

Which ocean is between Europe and North America?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 26

What are the mountains called that go through the middle of North America?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Andes

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Alps

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Himalayas

Question 27

Which of these is NOT something special about the Amazon rainforest?

Accepted Answer

It's a big desert

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Lots of different animals and plants live there

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People are clearing it down quickly

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Many native tribes live there

Question 28

Which of these countries is NOT in South America?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

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Brazil

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Chile

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Argentina

Question 29

What's the name of the current that flows from the Pacific Ocean into the Indian Ocean?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia Throughflow

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Kuroshio Current

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Gulf Stream

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El Niño Current

Question 30

Which ocean is the coldest?

Accepted Answer

Arctic Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 31

Which ocean lies between North America and Europe?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Southern Ocean

Question 32

Which of these countries is part of Asia?

Accepted Answer

China

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England

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Brazil

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Australia

Question 33

What is the name of the channel that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?

Accepted Answer

Panama Canal

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Strait of Gibraltar

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Strait of Magellan

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Suez Canal

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Amazon rainforest?

Accepted Answer

Very cold temperatures

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Thick vegetation

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Heavy rainfall

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Wide variety of animals and plants

Question 35

In which ocean can you find the Great Barrier Reef?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Southern Ocean

Question 36

Which river flows through the city of London?

Accepted Answer

Thames

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Seine

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Nile

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Mississippi

Question 37

Which continent has the most people living on it?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Africa

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Antarctica

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North America

Question 38

Scientists discovered that continents have moved over time. What was the most important finding of this discovery?

Accepted Answer

Continents were once all connected as one big landmass.

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Oceans have been getting wider over time.

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The Earth is actually flat.

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There are different types of rocks on different continents.

Question 39

What continent is often called the 'Red Continent' due to its reddish soil?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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Africa

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Asia

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Antarctica

Question 40

Which is the largest ocean in the world, covering over one-third of the Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 41

In which continent is the world's largest rainforest, the Amazon, located?

Accepted Answer

South America

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Africa

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North America

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Antarctica

Question 42

What is the name of the world's highest mountain, located in the Himalayas?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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K2

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Denali

Question 43

Which of these is NOT considered a major ocean?

Accepted Answer

Bay of Bengal

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 44

What is the name of the sea that lies between Europe and Africa?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean Sea

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Red Sea

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Black Sea

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Indian Ocean

Question 45

Which continent is mostly found below the Equator and is home to penguins?

Accepted Answer

Antarctica

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Australia

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Africa

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South America

Question 46

Which is the largest desert in the world, covering much of North Africa?

Accepted Answer

Sahara Desert

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Kalahari Desert

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Gobi Desert

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Atacama Desert

Question 47

Which continent is known for its vast population and ancient civilizations, including China and India?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Europe

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North America

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Africa

Question 48

Which continent is the largest on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Africa

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Europe

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North America

Question 49

Which vast body of water separates North America from Europe?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 50

What is Earth's highest mountain peak?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Denali

Question 51

Which continent is recognized for its extensive deserts?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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Asia

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Antarctica

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South America

Question 52

Which ocean holds the distinction of being the deepest in the world?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 53

Where is the Great Barrier Reef situated?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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Asia

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Africa

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North America

Question 54

What geographical feature refers to a large mass of water enclosed by land?

Accepted Answer

Lake

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River

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Ocean

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Sea

Question 55

Which continent ranks second in terms of smallest size?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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Europe

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Asia

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Antarctica

Question 56

Which ocean is situated at the Earth's North Pole?

Accepted Answer

Arctic Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 57

Which continent is completely covered by ice?

Accepted Answer

Antarctica

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Asia

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North America

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Europe

Question 58

What's the tallest mountain in the world?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Washington

Question 59

What's the name of the water separating Europe from Africa?

Accepted Answer

Strait of Gibraltar

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Suez Canal

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Panama Canal

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English Channel

Question 60

What continent is home to the Amazon rainforest?

Accepted Answer

South America

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Africa

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Asia

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North America

Question 61

Which mountain range is found in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Alps

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Andes

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Rocky Mountains

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Himalayas

Question 62

What's the name of the largest desert in the world?

Accepted Answer

Sahara

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Atacama

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Gobi

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Antarctic Polar Desert

Question 63

Which physical feature has the greatest impact on a continent's climate?

Accepted Answer

Mountains

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Rivers

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Deserts

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Forests

Question 64

Which continent is known for its incredible diversity of plants and animals, and its extensive rainforests?

Accepted Answer

South America

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North America

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Antarctica