Which sea bordering Iran and Russia is considered the world’s largest lake?
A) Salton Sea
B) Caspian Sea
C) Aral Sea
D) Sea of Azov
Answer: B) Caspian Sea
Despite its name, the Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world by surface area and volume.
Question - The San Andreas Fault in California is an example of which of these?
The San Andreas Fault in California is an example of which of these?
A) convergent boundary
B) divergent plate boundary
C) transform boundary
D) rift zone
Answer: C) transform boundary
The San Andreas Fault is part of a transform plate boundary that disrupts the topography of an ancient subduction zone.
Question - Which atmospheric layer contains Ions and helps in wireless communication?
Which atmospheric layer contains Ions and helps in wireless communication?
a) Mesosphere
b) Thermosphere
c) Troposphere
d) Stratosphere
Answer: b) Thermosphere
The thermosphere is located between about 80 and 400 kilometers above the mesopause. It contains electrically charged particles known as ions; therefore, it is also called the ionosphere. Radio waves transmitted from Earth are reflected back to the planet by this layer. Because it contains ions, the thermosphere plays a crucial role in wireless communication.
Question - Which is the largest landlocked country in the world?
Which is the largest landlocked country in the world?
a) Afghanistan
b) China
c) Kazakhstan
d) Mongolia
Asnwer: c) Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world, encompassing an area of 2724900 square kilometers.
Question - Which of the following lake lies on the Equator in Africa continent?
Which of the following lake lies on the Equator in Africa continent?
a) Tanganyika
b) Victoria lake
c) Nyasa lake
d) Lake Kariba
Answer: b) Victoria lake.
Lake Victoria is unique among the very largest African lakes for having the Equator run directly through it. The location of a lake relative to the Equator significantly influences its climate, evaporation rates, and ecosystems.
Question - Which of the following are examples of climate change impacts?
Which of the following are examples of climate change impacts?
A) More frequent and intense heat waves
B) Expanding ranges for plant and animal species
C) More frequent and intense extreme weather events, such as storms, floods, and wildfires
D) Rising sea levels and increased coastal flooding
E) All of the above
Answer: E. All of the above.
Climate change is expected to affect public health, economies, and ecosystems in many different ways. These impacts will not be experienced equally by all people or geographic areas.
Question - What is the de facto capital of Tuvalu?
What is the de facto capital of Tuvalu?
a) Kigali
b) Vaiaku
c) Freetown
d) Harare
Answer: b) Vaiaku .
Vaiaku is considered the de facto capital of Tuvalu, as it is the village on Fongafale islet (within Funafuti atoll) that houses the nation’s main administrative buildings, including the parliament, government offices, and the national bank. While the entire Funafuti Atoll is formally recognized as the capital, Vaiaku acts as the administrative center.
Question - What is the largest active volcano in the world?
What is the largest active volcano in the world?
a) Mount Vesuvius, Italy
b) Nyiragongo, Democratic Republic of Congo i
c) Colima Volcano, Mexico
d) Mauna Loa, United States
Answer: d) Mauna Loa, United States
Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on the planet.
Question - How many time zones does Russia have?
How many time zones does Russia have?
a) 11
b) 12
c) 13
d) 14
Answer: a) 11
There are 11 time zones in Russia.
Solar System Quiz
1 - How many billions of years ago was Mars formed?
a) 4 billion
b) 4.5 billion
c) 5 billion
d) 5.5 billion
2 - Which planet in the Solar System has the largest ocean?
a) Earth
b) Jupiter
c)Neptune
d)Uranus
3 - In what year was Neptune discovered?
a) 1759
b) 1849
c) 1846
d) 1990
4 - What is the name of the largest moon in the Solar System?
a) Ganymede
b) Io
c) Europa
d) Callisto
5 - How long does it take for light to get from the Sun to Pluto?
a) 5.5 hours
b) 7 hours
c) 10 hours
d) 4 hours
6 - What are the names of Mars' moons?
a) Arcas and Iasus
b) Phobos and Deimos
c) Pollux and Orion
d) Tityos and Clymene
7 - In what year was Pluto reclassified as a ‘dwarf planet'?
a) 2004
b) 2005
c) 2006
d) 2007
ANSWERS:
1 - B.
Mars was formed 4.5 billion years ago.
2 - B.
The largest ocean, which is made of hydrogen instead of water, is found on Jupiter.
3 - B.
Neptune was discovered in 1846 by Johann Galle.
4 - A.
Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the largest in the Solar System.
5 - A
It takes light from the Sun five and a half hours to reach Pluto.
6 - B.
The names of Mars' moons are Phobos and Deimos. In ancient Greek mythology, Phobos and Deimos are also the names of the children of the god of war.
7 - C.
It was in 2006 when Pluto was reclassified as a ‘dwarf planet'.
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