Water Around the World Quiz

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered in water?

• 80%

• 65%

• 50%

• 71%

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How much of the world's water is fresh water?

• 2.5%

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

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What is the name of the wettest place on Earth?

• Amazon rainforest

• Death Valley

• Mawsynram

• Sahara desert

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How much rainfall does Mawsynram get every year?

• Approximately 8 meters

• Nearly 20 meters

• About 5 meters

• Around 12 meters

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What percentage of the Earth's land is covered by tropical rain forests?

• 20%

• 10%

• 15%

• 7%

How far do wildebeest migrate to follow seasonal rains?

• More than 800 kilometers

• Around 500 kilometers

• Over 1000 kilometers

• Approximately 600 kilometers

How much water can a baobab tree store?

• Up to 100,000 liters

• Up to 50,000 liters

• Up to 75,000 liters

• Up to 120,000 liters

How far do some people in the Sahara desert walk to get fresh water?

• An average of 6 kilometers

• An average of 3 kilometers

• An average of 10 kilometers

• An average of 8 kilometers

What is the main problem with water in some parts of the world?

• Its color

• Its temperature

• Its smell

• Its quality

How many people in Russia don't have access to clean water?

• Around 8 million

• Nearly 20 million

• About 5 million

• Approximately 11 million

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