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What is the hottest inhabited place on Earth?
  • a)
    Death Valley, USA
  • b)
    Timbuktu, Mali
  • c)
    Dallol, Ethiopia
  • d)
    Coober Pedy, Australia
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Dallol, located in the Danakil Depression, Ethiopia, holds the record for the highest average annual temperature for an inhabited location on Earth. It experiences extreme heat and geothermal activity.

Which is the largest species of penguin?
  • a)
    King Penguin
  • b)
    Emperor Penguin
  • c)
    Adélie Penguin
  • d)
    Gentoo Penguin
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

The Emperor Penguin is the largest species of penguin and can be found in Antarctica. It stands about 1.2 meters (4 feet) tall and weighs up to 45 kilograms (99 pounds).

What is the tallest tree species in the world?
  • a)
    Coast Redwood
  • b)
    Giant Sequoia
  • c)
    Sitka Spruce
  • d)
    Douglas Fir
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

The Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is the tallest tree species in the world, reaching heights of over 100 meters (328 feet).

What is the highest waterfall in Asia?
  • a)
    Jog Falls, India
  • b)
    Ban Gioc-Detian Falls, Vietnam/China
  • c)
    Huangguoshu Waterfall, China
  • d)
    Dudhsagar Falls, India
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ban Gioc-Detian Falls, Vietnam/China - Ban Gioc-Detian Falls, located on the border between Vietnam and China, is the highest waterfall in Asia, with a drop of about 30 meters (98 feet).

Which country has the largest coral reef system in the world?
  • a)
    Australia
  • b)
    Belize
  • c)
    Maldives
  • d)
    Philippines
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Australia is home to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a diverse marine ecosystem.

What is the highest plateau in the world?
  • a)
    Tibetan Plateau
  • b)
    Altiplano, South America
  • c)
    Deosai Plains, Pakistan
  • d)
    Colorado Plateau, USA
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

The Tibetan Plateau, often called the "Roof of the World," is the highest and largest plateau on Earth, covering a vast area in Central Asia.

Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?
  • a)
    Jupiter
  • b)
    Saturn
  • c)
    Uranus
  • d)
    Neptune
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Jupiter has the most moons in our solar system, with over 79 confirmed moons. Some of its moons are Ganymede, Callisto, Io, and Europa.

Which is the largest island in the world?
  • a)
    Greenland
  • b)
    Australia
  • c)
    Borneo
  • d)
    Madagascar
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is the largest island in the world, covering an area of approximately 2.2 million square kilometers (840,000 square miles).

Which city is known as the "City of Seven Hills"?
  • a)
    Rome, Italy
  • b)
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • c)
    Lisbon, Portugal
  • d)
    Athens, Greece
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rome, the capital of Italy, is famously known as the "City of Seven Hills." The seven hills are Aventine, Caelian, Capitoline, Esquiline, Palatine, Quirinal, and Viminal.

Which animal has the longest lifespan?
  • a)
    African Elephant
  • b)
    Galapagos Tortoise
  • c)
    Bowhead Whale
  • d)
    Giant Tortoise
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

The Galapagos Tortoise, found in the Galapagos Islands, has the longest lifespan among vertebrates, with some individuals living over 100 years.

What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
  • a)
    Monaco
  • b)
    Vatican City
  • c)
    San Marino
  • d)
    Nauru
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, both in terms of land area and population. It is the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church.

Which river is the longest in the world?
  • a)
    Nile River
  • b)
    Amazon River
  • c)
    Yangtze River
  • d)
    Mississippi River
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

The Nile River is the longest river in the world, stretching approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,130 miles) through northeastern Africa. It is a significant water source for several countries along its course.

Which country has the most active volcanoes?
  • a)
    Indonesia
  • b)
    Japan
  • c)
    Italy
  • d)
    Philippines
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Indonesia is home to the most active volcanoes in the world. The country is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for its frequent volcanic activity.

What is the longest mountain range on Earth?
  • a)
    Andes
  • b)
    Rocky Mountains
  • c)
    Himalayas
  • d)
    Alps
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

The Andes is the longest mountain range on Earth, stretching about 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) along the western edge of South America.

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
  • a)
    Indian Ocean
  • b)
    Atlantic Ocean
  • c)
    Arctic Ocean
  • d)
    Pacific Ocean
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, covering more than 30% of the planet's surface. It is known for its vastness and contains numerous islands and trenches.

What is the deepest ocean trench in the world?
  • a)
    Tonga Trench
  • b)
    Puerto Rico Trench
  • c)
    Mariana Trench
  • d)
    Java Trench
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Knowledge Hub answered
The Mariana Trench, located in the western Pacific Ocean, is the deepest ocean trench in the world. It reaches a maximum depth of about 10,928 meters (35,856 feet) at the Challenger Deep.

Which is the largest desert in the world?
  • a)
    Sahara Desert
  • b)
    Gobi Desert
  • c)
    Kalahari Desert
  • d)
    Arabian Desert
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Knowledge Hub answered
The Sahara Desert in North Africa is the largest hot desert in the world, covering an area of over 9 million square kilometers (3.6 million square miles).

What is the highest waterfall in the world?
  • a)
    Angel Falls
  • b)
    Victoria Falls
  • c)
    Iguazu Falls
  • d)
    Niagara Falls
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world, with a total height of approximately 979 meters (3,212 feet).

What is the deepest lake in the world?
  • a)
    Lake Superior
  • b)
    Lake Baikal
  • c)
    Lake Victoria
  • d)
    Lake Tanganyika
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Knowledge Hub answered
Lake Baikal in Russia is the deepest lake in the world, reaching a maximum depth of about 1,642 meters (5,387 feet). It is also the oldest and most voluminous freshwater lake.

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