Countries and continents

Koalas and kiwi-birds live in ...

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• Australia

Answer explanation

Australia is a home to many forms of wildlife found nowhere else in the world. One animal found only in Australia is the koala, which is often referred to as a bear. However, it is not a bear at all but a marsupial, an animal with a pouch. Unlike bears, koalas do not eat meat. They only eat leaves from the eucalyptus tree.

The kiwi is a bird that can't fly. Instead, it runs very fast.The kiwi is the national symbol of New Zealand.

Seals and penguins live in ...

• Australia

• Antarctica

• North America

• Oceania

Answer explanation

Seals and penguins are the most well known residents of Antarctica. Penguins may not be able to fly across the sky, but they can fly underwater as well as any fish. Instead of wings, these birds have flippers that can propel their streamlined bodies up to 15 miles per hour through the sea in pursuit of a meal.

There are more than 30 species of seals worldwide. Seals eat fish, birds, and shellfish. Seals can dive to great depths underwater and stay there for up to two hours.

Elephants, cheetahs and giraffes live in ...

• South America

• Australia

• Africa

• Europe

Answer explanation

The African Savanna (Bush) elephant is the world's largest land animal. Elephants use their trunks to suck up water to drink – it can contain up to 8 litres of water. They also use their trunks as a snorkel when swimming.

Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. They can run very fast. A giraffe's neck is too short to reach the ground. As a result, it has to awkwardly spread its front legs or kneel to reach the ground for a drink of water.

Cheetahs have a pale yellow coat with black dots on the upper parts, and are white on the underbelly.The fastest land animal in the world, a cheetah can reach 112km/h in just three seconds – that’s faster than a sports car accelerates!

The smallest country in the world is in ...

• Europe

• Asia

• South America

• Australia

Answer explanation

At 0.19 square miles, Vatican City is the smallest nation in the world. This city-state has a population of 825 people, and is surrounded by Rome, Italy.

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The longest river the Nile is in ...

• Europe

• Australia

• Asia

• Africa

Answer explanation

Found in northeast Africa, the Nile has long been recognised as the longest river in the world – stretching a massive 6,695km! The river and its banks are home to lots of wonderful wildlife, too – including different kinds of fish and birds, as well as turtles, snakes, hippos and one of our planet’s largest reptiles… the Nile crocodile!

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What is the largest continent on Earth?

What language do people speak in the UK?

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What languages are official in Belarus?

What continent would you like to visit? Explain your choice.

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Describe the geographical position of Belarus.