World Geography Physical Features and Landmarks 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the world's lowest point on land?
- Mariana Trench
- Death Valley
- Dead Sea shore (Correct answer)
- Caspian Sea shore
Correct answer: Dead Sea shore
The shoreline of the Dead Sea at approximately -430 meters below sea level is the lowest point on Earth's land surface.
Question 2: Which strait separates Europe from Africa?
- Strait of Hormuz
- Bosporus Strait
- Strait of Gibraltar (Correct answer)
- Malacca Strait
Correct answer: Strait of Gibraltar
The Strait of Gibraltar is the narrow waterway separating Spain in Europe from Morocco in Africa.
Question 3: What is the largest island in the world?
- New Guinea
- Borneo
- Madagascar
- Greenland (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Greenland
Greenland is the world's largest island, covering about 2.16 million square kilometers.
Question 4: What is the name of the famous volcanic archipelago associated with evolution?
- Hawaiian Islands
- Canary Islands
- Galápagos Islands (Correct answer)
- Azores
Correct answer: Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago of Ecuador, inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Question 5: Which sea is entirely enclosed by land?
- Red Sea
- Caspian Sea (Correct answer)
- Caribbean Sea
- Arabian Sea
Correct answer: Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is entirely enclosed by land, bordered by Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkmenistan.
Question 6: What is the name of the large plateau in Tibet?
- Deccan Plateau
- Mongolian Plateau
- Anatolian Plateau
- Tibetan Plateau (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Tibetan Plateau
The Tibetan Plateau, often called the 'Roof of the World,' averages over 4,500 meters in elevation.
World Geography Physical Features and Landmarks 2
What is the world's lowest point on land?