Reading Comprehension Quiz

What is the hottest town in the world that is permanently inhabited?

• Aswan, Egypt

• Wyndham, Western Australia

• Tristan da Cunha

• Oymyakon, Russia

What temperature range does Wyndham, Western Australia maintain year-round?

• 21-29°C

• 25-35°C

• 31-39°C

• 40-52°C

Where is the coldest permanently inhabited place mentioned in the text?

• Tristan da Cunha

• Aswan, Egypt

• Wyndham, Australia

• Oymyakon, Russia

Why does the cold air not move in Oymyakon?

• Because of global warming

• Because it is located between two mountain ranges

• Because of its proximity to the ocean

• Because of its high altitude

When was the last time it rained in Aswan according to the text?

• 1994

• 2000

• 2006

• 2010

What is the average annual rainfall in Aswan?

• 0.5 centimeters

• 0.05 centimeters

• 5 centimeters

• 50 centimeters

What natural feature provides water for drinking and farming in Aswan?

• Rainwater collection systems

• Underground springs

• The River Nile

• Desalination plants

Where is Tristan da Cunha located?

• In the Pacific Ocean

• In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean

• Near Australia

• Between two mountain ranges

How far is Tristan da Cunha from its nearest neighbors?

• 286 kilometers

• 1,286 kilometers

• 2,816 kilometers

• 3,816 kilometers

What unusual facility is mentioned as existing on Tristan da Cunha despite its many beaches?

• An airport

• A shopping mall

• A swimming pool

• A ski resort