World Geography Physical Features and Landmarks 2

Question 1

What is the world's lowest point on land?

Accepted Answer

Dead Sea shore

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Strait of Gibraltar

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Greenland

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Galápagos Islands

Answer

The Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago of Ecuador, inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Question 5

Which sea is entirely enclosed by land?

Accepted Answer

Caspian Sea

Answer

The Caspian Sea is entirely enclosed by land, bordered by Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkmenistan.

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