World Geography Physical Features and Landmarks 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the world's largest lake by surface area?
- Lake Victoria
- Lake Superior
- Lake Baikal
- Caspian Sea (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is the world's largest lake by surface area, covering 371,000 square kilometers.
Question 2: What is the deepest lake in the world?
- Lake Tanganyika
- Lake Superior
- Lake Baikal (Correct answer)
- Caspian Sea
Correct answer: Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal in Russia is the world's deepest lake at 1,642 meters and contains about 20% of the world's fresh surface water.
Question 3: What is the name of the world's longest reef system?
- Mesoamerican Reef
- Florida Reef
- Red Sea Reef
- Great Barrier Reef (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching 2,300 kilometers.
Question 4: Where is the Dead Sea located?
- Egypt and Libya
- Syria and Lebanon
- Israel and Jordan (Correct answer)
- Turkey and Greece
Correct answer: Israel and Jordan
The Dead Sea lies on the border between Israel and Jordan and is the lowest point on Earth's surface.
Question 5: What is the name of the narrow body of water between the UK and France?
- North Sea
- Irish Sea
- Baltic Sea
- English Channel (Correct answer)
Correct answer: English Channel
The English Channel separates southern England from northern France, connecting the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
Question 6: Which is the world's tallest waterfall?
- Iguazu Falls
- Niagara Falls
- Victoria Falls
- Angel Falls (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Angel Falls
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall at 979 meters.
World Geography Physical Features and Landmarks 1
What is the world's largest lake by surface area?