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1 Which ocean is to the north of Alaska?
A Arctic Ocean. It is the northernmost and smallest of the world’s five oceans and is largely covered by sea ice year-round.
2 Where is the coldest and also the largest desert on Earth?
A Antarctica. Specifically, the region qualifies as a desert because it receives minimal precipitation, recording an annual average of only 50 mm. Furthermore, the environment sustains bone-chilling cold as temperatures plummet as low as -89°C (-128.2°F).
3 Which country is the smallest member of the European Union?
A Malta, both by land area and population. It is an island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea and has a surface area of just over 316 square kilometres.
4 What is the highest mountain peak in Africa?
A Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania and is the highest single free-standing mountain in the world. Its three volcanic cones are Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira.
5 Which country is both geographically and culturally considered transcontinental, bridging Europe and Asia?
A Turkey (officially the Republic of Türkiye). While Europe claims approximately 3% of Turkey’s territory, Asia encompasses the remaining 97%. Specifically, the city of Istanbul straddles both continents, as the Bosphorus Strait splits the urban landscape. In contrast, Russia also spans two continents, though its cultural focus leans much less evenly across the divide.
6 What is the name of the longest river in South America?
A The Amazon River. Notably, geographers recognise the Amazon as the longest river in South America. Furthermore, it ranks as the world’s largest river by volume because it discharges more water than the next seven largest rivers combined. In terms of its path, the river traverses Brazil, Peru, and Colombia before reaching the sea.
7 What is Scotland’s longest river?
A Tay, at 119 miles, is one of the five big Scottish salmon rivers. The River Tay begins life as a tiny spring on Ben Lui and changes its name several times before it passes through Loch Tay.
8 How many stars are there on New Zealand’s flag?
A Four stars, which represent the Southern Cross constellation. These stars are red with a white outline and are five-pointed.
9 Canada is the largest country by area in the Commonwealth. What is the second largest?
A Australia. With an area of over 7 million square kilometres.
10 On an Ordnance Survey map, what is indicated by a large solid red triangle?
A A military danger area, such as a firing range.