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1 The Tay is the longest at 193 km, but what is the second-longest river in Scotland?
A River Spey. At approx. 172 kilometres.
2 In which ocean is the island country of Mauritius?
A Indian Ocean. This island occupies a prime spot in the southwestern Indian Ocean. Specifically, it sits just off the southeastern coast of Africa and belongs to the volcanic Mascarene Islands.
3 Land occupies approximately what percentage of the Earth’s surface?
A 30%. Land accounts for only 29.2% of the Earth’s surface. Conversely, water occupies the remaining 70.8%, dominating the planet’s overall geography.
4 Which two countries are separated by the 38th parallel?
A North Korea and South Korea, and the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ).
5 What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
A Sicily, which is part of Italy.
6 The Gulf of Panama leads into which ocean?
A Pacific Ocean. The Panama Canal connects the Gulf of Panama to the Caribbean Sea.
7 Which two European countries are separated by the Pyrenees mountains?
A Frathe and Spain. The Pyrenees mountain range houses the microstate of Andorra. Furthermore, this sovereign territory occupies a high-altitude position wedged between France and Spain. Consequently, the mountains form its entire natural landscape.
8 On which coast of Australia is the city of Sydney?
A East coast. This region sits along the southeastern coastline of New South Wales. Furthermore, the land meets the Tasman Sea, providing a stunning coastal backdrop for the area’s residents and visitors.
9 West Sussex borders with East Sussex, Hampshire and which other county?
A Surrey to the north, East Sussex to the east, the English Channel to the south, and Hampshire to the west.
10 Which two countries are separated by the Strait of Gibraltar?
A Spain (and the British territory of Gibraltar) from Morocco. The Straight connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.