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Geography and Landmarks

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1.Situated in the heart of London, on the south bank of the River Thames, this iconic skyscraper dominates the city skyline. What is the name of this renowned structure?

a)

The Spire

b)

The Apex

c)

The Shard

d)

The Summit

2.

2.Which location on Earth is known for having the lowest gravity, making it a point where gravitational forces are slightly weaker than elsewhere?

a)

Dead Sea

b)

Hudson Bay

c)

Mount Everest

d)

alar de Uyuni

3.

3.Leningrad, a historic city in Russia, underwent a name change. What is the current name of the city that was once known as Leningrad?

a)

St. Petersburg

b)

Kazan

c)

Vladivostok

d)

Volgograd

4.

4.The Panama Canal, a crucial waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, features a large artificial lake along its route. What is the name of this significant lake?

a)

Lake Nicaragua

b)

Lake Gatun

c)

Lake Titicaca

d)

Lake Panama

5.

5.Among the major cities of Israel, which one is often referred to as the "City of Gold" and is known for its vibrant nightlife, cultural scene, and modern architecture?

a)

Tel Aviv

b)

Jerusalem

c)

Haifa

d)

Beersheba

6.

6.which of the following regions is recognized as the newest country in the world, gaining independence in 2011?

a)

East Timor

b)

Kosovo

c)

Montenegro

d)

South Sudan

7.

7.What is the second-highest mountain on Earth, known for its challenging climbing conditions and located on the China–Pakistan border.

a)

Kangchenjunga

b)

Lhotse

c)

Mount K2

d)

Mount Elbrus

8.

8.What is considered the driest place on Earth, with some areas experiencing an average annual precipitation of less than 1 millimeter ?

a)

Wadi Halfa

b)

McMurdo Dry Valleys

c)

Death Valley

d)

Atacama Desert

9.

9.Gaza Marine, an area with potential natural gas reserves, is situated along the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. Which two countries are located on either side of this marine region?

a)

Israel and Lebanon

b)

Egypt and Jordan

c)

Cyprus and Turkey

d)

Israel and Gaza Strip

10.

10.What is the present-day capital of Vietnam, which also served as the capital of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

a)

Ho Chi Minh City

b)

Hanoi

c)

Hue

d)

Da nang

11.

11.The capital of the former Yugoslavia was located in a city that hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics. What is the name of this city?

a)

Belgrade

b)

Zagreb

c)

Sarajevo

d)

Ljubljana

12.

12.Who is the new prime minister of france?

a)

Jean Castex

b)

Elisabeth Borne

c)

Emmanuel Macron

d)

Gabriel Attal

13.

13.Which U.S. state is often referred to as the "50th state," having achieved statehood on August 21, 1959?

a)

Alaska

b)

Hawaii

c)

New Mexico

d)

Arizona

14.

14.What is the name of the West African country that was formerly known as Upper Volta and gained independence from French colonial rule in 1960?

a)

Mali

b)

Niger

c)

Burkina Faso

d)

Senegal

15.

15. Scientists recently discovered a new continent that had been missing from our knowledge for 375 years.This Continent is mostly underwater but consists of a group of islands, similar to New Zealand.What is the name of this Continent?

a)

Greater Adria

b)

Zealandia

c)

Balkanatolia

d)

Beringia

16.

16.Which South Asian country is recognized for its substantial population density, often attributed to its small land area and large population?

a)

Pakistan

b)

Sri Lanka

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Nepal

17.

17.In which U.S. state can Mount Rushmore be found, attracting millions of visitors each year to witness this iconic monument?

a)

Wyoming

b)

Colorado

c)

Montana

d)

South Dakota

18.

18.Which country is known for having the most international borders, sharing land boundaries with the highest number of neighboring countries?

a)

China

b)

Russia

c)

Brazil

d)

India

19.

19.''Tripoli'' is the capital city of a North African country. Which country is Tripoli the capital of?

a)

Libya

b)

Tunisia

c)

Algeria

d)

Morocco

20.

20.The Nile River, one of the longest rivers in the world, flows through multiple countries in northeastern Africa. What is the primary source of the Nile River?

a)

Lake Tanganyika

b)

Lake Malawi

c)

Lake Victoria

d)

Lake Chad

21.

21.Which river, known as the "Mother River of China," holds great cultural and historical significance and is often considered the cradle of Chinese civilization?

a)

Yellow River

b)

Yangtze River

c)

Pearl River

d)

Mekong River

22.

22.By what name is the iconic arch in Paris, commissioned by Napoleon to honor the French army's victories, commonly known?

a)

Arch de Victory

b)

Arc de Triomphe

c)

Triumphal Arch

d)

Arch de Napoleon

23.

23.Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world, is situated in which region of Russia, known for its vast landscapes and proximity to the Mongolian border?

a)

Urals

b)

Caucasus

c)

Kamchatka Peninsula

d)

Siberia

24.

24.Which two countries share the longest international land border in the world?

a)

Russia and China

b)

Canada and the United States

c)

Brazil and Argentina

d)

India and Pakistan

25.

25.What is the the largest and most populous island of Japan?

a)

Hokkaido

b)

Kyushu

c)

Shikoku

d)

Honshu

26.

26.Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, is situated in which mountain range?

a)

Alps

b)

Pyrenees

c)

Carpathians

d)

Caucasus

27.

27.The ancient city of Petra, famous for its rock-cut architecture and the Treasury, is located in which modern-day country?

a)

Jordan

b)

Egypt

c)

Iraq

d)

Lebanon

28.

28.Which country is known for having three capitals: Pretoria as the administrative capital, Bloemfontein as the judicial capital, and Cape Town as the legislative capital?

a)

Nigeria

b)

South Africa

c)

Brazil

d)

Algeria

29.

29.Which country's flag is this?

a)

Iceland

b)

Denmark

c)

Finland

d)

Greenland

30.

30. Lake ''Maracaibo'', one of the largest inland bodies of water in Latin America, is known for its frequent lightning storms. In which South American country is Lake ''Maracaibo'' located?

a)

Argentina

b)

Brazil

c)

Colombia

d)

Venezuela