GEOGRAPHIA TRIVIA: Who Am I?

They called me the "SAVAGE MOUNTAIN". Who Am I?

• Annapurna

• K2

• Matterhorn

• Mount Everest

Answer explanation

Because of its high difficulty, K2 is known as the "Savage Mountain." It has the second-highest fatality rate among the eight-thousanders, with around one person dying on the peak for every four people who reach the summit.

I am the OLDEST ACTIVE VOLCANO on Earth. Who Am I?

• Mount Etna

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Yasur

Answer explanation

Mount Etna in Italy is regarded to be the oldest active volcano on the planet. Its first recorded eruption occurs around 1500 BC. Etna has erupted 190 times since then.

I am a continent that contains the MOST FRESH WATER. Who Am I?

• Africa

• Antarctica

• Asia

• North America

Answer explanation

The ice sheet in Antarctica is the world's biggest solid ice mass. The massive ice structure holds over 90% of the world's fresh water.

I am the OLDEST CITY in the world. Who Am I?

• Athens

• Damascus

• Jericho

• Jerusalem

Answer explanation

Damascus, Syria's capital, is commonly regarded as the world's oldest continuously inhabited city, with evidence of human occupancy reaching back at least 11 years. Because of its position and longevity, the city has served as a crossroads for several civilizations. Its metropolitan area now has a population of around 2.5 million people, and it was proclaimed the Arab Capital of Culture in 2008.

I am the FLATTEST CONTINENT on Earth. Who Am I?

• Africa

• Antarctica

• Australia

• South America

Answer explanation

Australia is one of the world's oldest continents, and it has become the flattest land mass on the planet as a result of 250 million years of erosion.

I am the world's DRIEST PLACE. Who Am I?

• Atacama Desert

• Kufra Libya

• McMurdo, Antarctica

• Sahara Desert

Answer explanation

It hasn't rained in McMurdo, Antarctica in more than 2 million years.

I am the COLDEST SEA on Earth. Who Am I?

• Baltic Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Persian Gulf

• White Sea

Answer explanation

The White Sea in Russia has the coldest temperature, at a temperature of -2 degrees Celsius.

I am the SMALLEST INDEPENDENT COUNTRY on Earth. Who Am I?

• Grenada

• Monaco

• Nauru

• Vatican City

Answer explanation

Vatican City is the world's smallest country, with only 0.44 square kilometers. It is the heart of the Catholic Church and is located within the Italian capital city of Rome. It is also known as the Holy See.

I am the world's TALLEST MOUNTAIN. Who Am I?

• Aconcagua

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Qogir

Answer explanation

Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain, standing at 8,850 meters (29,035 feet).

I am the mountain that is CLOSEST TO THE MOON. Who Am I?

• Mount Chimborazo

• Mount Everest

• Mount Pandim

• Mount Parbat

Answer explanation

Although Mount Everest has the highest altitude in terms of sea level on the planet, because of the equatorial bulge Mount Chimborazo is the closest to the moon.