Natural Wonders of the World Quiz

What causes the appearance of auroras in the sky?

• Tectonic plate movements

• Electrically charged particles from the sun

• Forest fires

• Volcanic eruptions

Where are auroras best seen apart from the North and South poles?

• Canada

• China

• Brazil

• Australia

What is the height of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain?

• 29,029 feet

• 25,029 feet

• 20,029 feet

• 30,029 feet

Which tectonic plates were involved in the formation of the Himalayas mountain chain?

• Indian and Asian plates

• North American and Eurasian plates

• Indian and African plates

• Pacific and South American plates

In which U.S. state is the Grand Canyon located?

• California

• Arizona

• Florida

• Texas

How deep is the Grand Canyon?

• 1,857 meters

• 2,500 meters

• 2,000 meters

• 1,500 meters

What is the local name for Victoria Falls, meaning 'The Smoke that Thunders'?

• Mosi-oa-Tunya

• Okavango

• Serengeti

• Kilimanjaro

Which river forms Victoria Falls?

• Zambezi River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Congo River

How much water falls over Victoria Falls every second?

• 35,000 cubic feet

• 30,000 cubic feet

• 25,000 cubic feet

• 20,000 cubic feet

Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?

• Red Sea

• Caribbean Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Coral Sea