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1 In which Australian territory is the town of Alice Springs?
A Northern Territory. Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language) is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people. The town is halfway between Darwin and Adelaide, about 1,500 km each way.
2 Which body of water separates mainland Scotland from the Orkney Islands?
A The Pentland Firth, a relatively narrow strait, about 7.5 miles (12km) in length.
3 Which river runs through the Vale of Evesham?
A The River Avon. The river forms the boundary between Northamptonshire and Leicestershire for a portion of its journey.
4 Which river flows into the Dead Sea?
A The Jordan River, from which the Dead Sea receives nearly all its water, flows from the north into the lake.
5 What is the main town on the Isle of Skye?
A Portree. It’s the capital and largest town on the island, known for its harbour and bustling port.
6 Which range of mountains separate France and Spain?
A Pyrenees. The mountain range stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, acting as a natural border between the two countries.
7 The city of Belfast is situated on the banks of which river?
A River Lagan, at its entrance to Belfast Lough (inlet of the sea).
8 Which town is the administrative headquarters of Buckinghamshire?
A Aylesbury, which is also the county town. Aylesbury was declared the new county town of Buckinghamshire in 1529 by King Henry VIII.
9 What are the vast treeless plains of Argentina are called?
A Pampas. This term, derived from Quechua, means “plain” and refers to the extensive, fertile grasslands that cover a large portion of the country.
10 What is the world’s smallest continent?
A Australia. It sits on a separate tectonic plate, which is a key factor in distinguishing it as a continent. It’s also unique in that it’s the only country that occupies an entire continent.