World Geography for Year 1: Explore Continents, Oceans, and Landmarks

Question 1

Which is taller, the Eiffel Tower or the Great Pyramid of Giza?

Accepted Answer

Eiffel Tower

Answer

Great Pyramid of Giza

Question 2

What did you see when you visited the beach?

Accepted Answer

A large area of water

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Big mountains

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A long river

Question 3

Which continent is the largest on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Africa

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North America

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Antarctica

Question 4

Which ocean is the deepest in the world?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 5

Imagine you are a famous artist. You have been asked to create a painting that shows how beautiful and different the world is. What would you put in your painting?

Accepted Answer

Different types of land, people, and animals from all over the world

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Only mountains and rivers

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Only animals and plants

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Only the places I have been to

Question 6

Which continent is the largest? Imagine we could fit all the continents together like a puzzle. Which one would be the biggest piece?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Europe

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Antarctica

Question 7

Why do some countries experience snow during winter but not during summer?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Answer

The sun's distance from Earth does not significantly affect seasonal changes.

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Cloud thickness does not determine whether a region experiences snow.

Answer

Snow is not transported from one country to another by wind.

Question 8

Where is the Eiffel Tower located?

Accepted Answer

France

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England

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Spain

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Germany

Question 9

Which ocean is home to the Great Barrier Reef?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

Answer

Indian Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

Question 10

Which city has the largest population in the world?

Accepted Answer

Tokyo

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London

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New York City

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Paris

Question 11

What imaginary line splits the Earth into two equal halves, known as the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

Answer

Prime Meridian

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International Date Line

Answer

Tropic of Cancer

Question 12

What can a country do if it is near a river or the ocean?

Accepted Answer

Build boats and trade with other countries

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Grow more crops because the land is fertile

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Have more people living there because there is more space

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Have different types of plants and animals because the weather is warmer

Question 13

Which mountain is the tallest in the world, and which continent is it found on?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest, Asia

Answer

Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa

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Mount Denali, North America

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Mount Aconcagua, South America

Question 14

Where is the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef, located?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean, off Australia

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Atlantic Ocean, off Brazil

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Indian Ocean, off India

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Arctic Ocean, off Greenland

Question 15

What is the name of the imaginary line that circles our planet halfway between the North and South Poles?

Accepted Answer

Equator

Answer

Tropic of Capricorn

Answer

International Date Line

Question 16

If you want to go on an adventure to a new place, how can learning about geography help you plan your trip?

Accepted Answer

It can show you the best way to get there.

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It can tell you what kind of food to eat.

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It can help you learn the local language.

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It can teach you how to pack your suitcase.

Question 17

Where is the Sahara Desert, the world's largest desert, located?

Accepted Answer

Africa

Answer

Asia

Answer

North America

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South America

Question 18

Which ocean is the largest 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 19

How can we see different parts of the world from high up in the sky?

Accepted Answer

Google Earth

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A telescope

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A microscope

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A compass

Question 20

What can be a challenge for countries with many different types of land?

Accepted Answer

Different weather in different parts of the country

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Too much rain

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Not enough mountains

Question 21

If you were drawing a special map of the world for children, which large parts of our planet would you make sure to include?

Accepted Answer

Continents and oceans, as they are the largest land and water areas on Earth.

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Mountains and rivers, as they are tall and long.

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Cities and towns, as that's where people live.

Question 22

How do people change their local surroundings, and how do our surroundings affect us?

Accepted Answer

We build houses and roads, changing how the land looks.

Accepted Answer

The weather can make us feel happy or sad and change what we do.

Answer

We can only live in our local surroundings, not change them.

Question 23

How do the connections between different places on Earth, like mountains, rivers, and forests, help animals and plants live in different areas?

Accepted Answer

They are linked by water, land, and air, providing homes for different animals and plants.

Answer

They are not linked.

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They are linked by roads and bridges.

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They are not linked and each place is completely separate.

Question 24

Imagine a country with a large river running through it. Why might this country have many boats and ships?

Accepted Answer

Because the river makes it easier to transport people and goods.

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Because the river provides a good source of food.

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Because the river is a good place to build homes.

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Because the river is a fun place to play.

Question 25

Which line on the globe divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern halves?

Accepted Answer

Equator

Answer

Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

Answer

Arctic Circle

Question 26

What is the name of the largest ocean 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 27

What is the name of the country where London is located?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom

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France

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Germany

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Spain

Question 28

Which of the following is a body of water that separates two landmasses?

Accepted Answer

Strait

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River

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Lake

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Bay

Question 29

What is the name of 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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Mont Blanc

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

Australia

Answer

Antarctica

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North America

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South America

Question 31

What is the name of the river that flows through London?

Accepted Answer

River Thames

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River Nile

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River Seine

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River Amazon

Question 32

Which ocean is located to the west of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a continent?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom

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Asia

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Europe

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Africa

Question 34

Which is the biggest ocean 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 35

Which city is famous for its tall Big Ben clock tower?

Accepted Answer

London

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Paris

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Rome

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New York

Question 36

Which of these is a big river in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

River Thames

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River Nile

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River Amazon

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River Yangtze

Question 37

Does the equator go through the North Pole?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 38

Which of these is a mountain range in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Pennines

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Alps

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Rocky Mountains

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Himalayas

Question 39

What is the name of the water that separates England from France?

Accepted Answer

English Channel

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Strait of Gibraltar

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Strait of Magellan

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Bab-el-Mandeb

Question 40

Which continent is the biggest?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Europe

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Africa

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North America

Question 41

Which ocean covers the largest area?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 42

Which continent is home to the longest river in the world?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Europe

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Africa

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South America

Question 43

Which ocean separates Europe from North America?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 44

Which continent is home to the Great Pyramids?

Accepted Answer

Africa

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Asia

Answer

Europe

Answer

Antarctica

Question 45

Which mountain is also known as Mount Qomolangma?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Fuji

Answer

Mount Blanc

Question 46

Which ocean is home to many colorful coral reefs?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 47

Which landmark is a famous tower in France?

Accepted Answer

Eiffel Tower

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Sydney Opera House

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Great Wall of China

Answer

Statue of Liberty

Question 48

What is the biggest continent on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Africa

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Europe

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North America

Question 49

Which of these big bodies of water lies 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 50

What's the name of the tall, rocky mountains that stretch across Europe?

Accepted Answer

Alps

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Himalayas

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Andes

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Rocky Mountains

Question 51

Which country is famous for its double-decker red buses with two floors?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom

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France

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United States

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Canada

Question 52

What is the shape of our planet, Earth?

Accepted Answer

Round

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Flat

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Square

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Oval

Question 53

What natural feature can you find on a coastline?

Accepted Answer

Bay

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Mountain

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Forest

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City

Question 54

What's the capital city of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

London

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Paris

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Rome

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Madrid

Question 55

Which animal lives in the big, salty ocean?

Accepted Answer

Dolphin

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Lion

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Giraffe

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Elephant

Question 56

Which of these lines separates the Earth into the Northern and Southern halves?

Accepted Answer

Equator

Answer

Tropic of Cancer

Answer

Prime Meridian

Answer

Arctic Circle

Question 57

Which of these is the biggest continent on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Africa

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North America

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South America

Question 58

Which ocean is the largest and deepest?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 59

What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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K2

Answer

Kangchenjunga

Answer

Lhotse

Question 60

Which of these countries is part of Europe?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom

Answer

United States of America

Answer

China

Answer

Australia

Question 61

What's the capital city of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

London

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Paris

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Berlin

Answer

Rome

Question 62

Which of these animals lives in a rainforest?

Accepted Answer

Tiger

Answer

Penguin

Answer

Polar bear

Answer

Camel

Question 63

Which of these was built by people?

Accepted Answer

The Great Wall of China

Answer

The Amazon rainforest

Answer

Mount Everest

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The Grand Canyon

Question 64

What is the ocean between North and South America called?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Answer

Arctic Ocean