Geographical Facts and Records

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What is the longest river mentioned in the passage?

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The Amazon River in South America, which runs through several countries and is around 6400 kilometres long.

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Which is the biggest forest described in the passage?

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The gigantic Amazon rainforest, where more than one-third of all species of animals live and is home to millions of people.

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What is the coldest place mentioned in the passage?

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The Vostok Station in Russia, where the temperature never goes above zero and reached a low of -89.2°C on 21 July 1983.

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What is the highest mountain discussed in the passage?

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Mount Everest in Nepal, Asia, which is 8848 metres above sea level.

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Which ocean is described as the largest in the passage?

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The magnificent Pacific Ocean, which is 155 million square kilometres in size.