World Geography Mountains and Rivers

Question 1

Which is the highest mountain in the world?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

Answer

Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas on the Nepal-China border, is Earth's highest mountain at 8,849 meters.

Question 2

Which is the longest river in the world?

Accepted Answer

Nile

Answer

The Nile River in Africa is generally considered the longest river, stretching approximately 6,650 kilometers.

Question 3

In which mountain range is Mount Everest located?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range spanning five countries.

Question 4

Which river is the longest in South America?

Accepted Answer

Amazon

Answer

The Amazon River is the longest in South America and the largest by water discharge, flowing through Brazil.

Question 5

In which country is the Amazon River primarily located?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Answer

While the Amazon begins in Peru, the vast majority of the river and its basin lies within Brazil.

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