General Knowledge: Terminology and Geography Quiz

The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth's surface at approximately -430 meters below sea level. While called a 'sea', it's actually a salt lake. The question's phrasing 'max below from sea level' is awkward but refers correctly to the Dead Sea's extreme sub-sea level position.

Lake Baikal in Russia is the world's largest freshwater lake by volume, containing about 23% of the world's fresh surface water. It's also the deepest lake in the world. 'lincon sea' appears to be a fabricated or misspelled name.

The Dasmariñas River in the Philippines is indeed one of the shortest named rivers in the world, measuring approximately 9-10 kilometers in length. Major rivers like the Ganga and Nile are among the longest, not shortest.

Philately is the formal study and collection of stamps. Philatelists are people who collect or study stamps, postal history, and related materials. Numismatics refers to coin collection, while zoonoses are diseases transmitted from animals to humans.

Numismatics is the study and collection of currency, including coins, paper money, and related objects. Numismatists collect coins and money. Philatelists collect stamps, while astronomers study celestial bodies.

Zoonoses are infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans (examples: rabies, avian influenza). The term comes from Greek 'zoon' (animal) and 'nosos' (disease).

Anthropology is the study of humanity, including human societies, cultures, and development. Anthropologists study human behavior, biology, and societies. Philatelists collect stamps, while numismatics relates to coins.