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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is the highest mountain system in the world?

    • A.

      The Himalaya

    • B.

      The Swiss Alps

    • C.

      The Rocky Mountains

    Correct Answer
    A. The Himalaya
    Explanation
    The Himalaya , also called the Himalayas, is the highest mountain system in the world.

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  • 2. 

    What is the highest waterfall in the world?

    • A.

      Niagara Falls

    • B.

      Angel Falls

    • C.

      Havasu Falls

    Correct Answer
    B. Angel Falls
    Explanation
    Sometimes a single waterfall forms, and sometimes a chain of them forms. Angel Falls in eastern Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world. It has a total height of 3,212 feet (979 meters).

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  • 3. 

    What is the tallest building in the world?

    • A.

      Taipei 101

    • B.

      Petronas Towers

    • C.

      Burj Khalifa

    Correct Answer
    C. Burj Khalifa
    Explanation
    The world's tallest skyscraper is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

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  • 4. 

    What is the tallest of all dogs.

    • A.

      Irish wolfhound

    • B.

      Mastiff

    • C.

      Saint Bernard

    Correct Answer
    A. Irish wolfhound
    Explanation
    The Irish wolfhound is the tallest of all dogs. It stands about 32 to 34 inches (81 to 86 centimeters) tall.

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  • 5. 

    What is the largest gland in the human body?

    • A.

      Liver

    • B.

      Skin

    • C.

      Intestines

    Correct Answer
    A. Liver
    Explanation
    The liver is the largest gland in the human body. A gland is an organ that produces chemicals. The liver is the body's main chemical factory. It also stores food.

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  • 6. 

    What is the smallest country in the world?

    • A.

      Maldives

    • B.

      Vatican City

    • C.

      Liechtenstein

    Correct Answer
    B. Vatican City
    Explanation
    Vatican City is the smallest independent country in the world. It covers only 109 acres (44 hectares), about the size of a city park.

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  • 7. 

    Where is the lowest place on the surface of the Earth?

    • A.

      Lake Assal

    • B.

      Dead Sea

    • C.

      Death Valley

    Correct Answer
    B. Dead Sea
    Explanation
    The Dead Sea's shore lies about 1,373 feet (419 meters) below sea level. This is the lowest place on the surface of Earth.

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  • 8. 

    What is the largest animals that lives on land?

    • A.

      Elephant

    • B.

      Hippo

    • C.

      Whale

    Correct Answer
    A. Elephant
    Explanation
    Elephant is the largest animal that lives on land. Among all animals, only some kinds of whales are larger.

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  • 9. 

    What is the smallest blood vessel in the human body?

    • A.

      Artery

    • B.

      Vein

    • C.

      Capillary

    Correct Answer
    C. Capillary
    Explanation
    Capillary is the smallest blood vessel in the body. It can be seen only under the microscope.

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  • 10. 

    What is the longest continuous railroad?

    • A.

      Trans-Siberian Railroad

    • B.

      Trans-Manchurian Railway

    • C.

      Trans-Mongolian Railway

    Correct Answer
    A. Trans-Siberian Railroad
    Explanation
    Trans-Siberian Railroad is the longest continuous railroad in the world, extending over 5,600 miles (9,000 kilometers).

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