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Multiple choice geography continents and ocean continents of earth continents and oceans an ice- capped continent antarctica antarctica

Which is the second largest continent in the world?

  1. Asia

  2. Africa

  3. Europe

  4. South America
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Africa is the second-largest continent in the world with 6% of the total geographical area and 20.4% of the land area of the world. It is surrounded by Mediterranean sea to the north, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, the Atlantic Ocean in the West, and the Suez Canal and the Red Sea in the northeast. It has a tropical and subtropical type of climate. It is the hottest continent in the world.

Multiple choice geography continents and ocean continents of earth continents and oceans an ice- capped continent antarctica antarctica

Mt.Everest the highest peak in the world is situated in which continent?

  1. Asia

  2. Africa

  3. Australia

  4. North America
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World's largest peak Mt. Everest is located in north of Asia. It is about 8,850m above sea level. It is located at 27degree 59' 16" N latitude and 86 degree 55' 46" E longitude. It remains snow capped.This peak was first located by George Everest. In the year 1865,this peak was named after Sir George Everest.

Multiple choice geography continents and ocean continents of earth continents and oceans an ice- capped continent antarctica antarctica

Which ocean lies to the East of Asia?

  1. Pacific ocean

  2. Atlantic ocean

  3. Arctic ocean

  4. Indian ocean
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Pacific Ocean lies in the East of Asia .The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world having 1/3 of the globe,extends from east to west for 16,000km from the East coast of Asia in the West to the West coast of America's in the East and for 14,880km north to south between Bering Strait in the north to Cape Ader (Anteractica) in the south. Average depth of the ocean is 4,572m.

Multiple choice geography continents and ocean continents of earth continents and oceans an ice- capped continent antarctica antarctica

Which is the highest peak in the world?

  1. Kanchenjunga

  2. Mont Blanc

  3. Mt. Everest

  4. Aconcagua
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Explanation

Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, which is 8850m above sea level. It remains snow-capped, located between 27degree 59' 16" N latitude and 85 degrees 55' 46" E longitude, this sky touching peak was first located by George Everest. In 1852 it was named as Mount Everest as a tribute to Sir George Everest.

Multiple choice geography continents and ocean continents of earth continents and oceans an ice- capped continent antarctica antarctica

Which ocean lies to the South of Asia?

  1. Pacific ocean

  2. Atlantic ocean

  3. Arctic ocean

  4. Indian ocean
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world. It has Asia in the north , Africa in the West, Asia in the east, Australia in the south-east and Antarctica in the south. The ocean has contact with the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean in the south near Antarctica. The average depth of the ocean is 4,000m.

Multiple choice geography continents and ocean continents of earth continents and oceans an ice- capped continent antarctica antarctica

Which sea/ocean lies in the North of Africa?

  1. Pacific ocean

  2. Arctic ocean

  3. Indian ocean

  4. Mediterranean sea
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mediterranean sea is the almost enclosed sea. It is located in 30 degrees to 36-degree latitude and 6 degrees to 36-degree longitude. It covers about 2.5 million square km and the average depth is 1,500 square km. It is surrounded by south by Africa, north by Europe, and east by west Asia.

Multiple choice geography continents and ocean continents of earth continents and oceans an ice- capped continent antarctica antarctica

Which ocean lies to the east of Africa?

  1. Indian ocean

  2. Pacific Ocean

  3. Arctic ocean

  4. Atlantic ocean
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Indian Ocean lies in the east of Africa. It is the third largest ocean in the world. It has Asia in the north, Africa in the West, Asia in the east, Australia in the south-east and Antarctica in the south. The average depth of the ocean is 4,000m.

Multiple choice geography continents and ocean continents of earth continents and oceans an ice- capped continent antarctica antarctica

The world's longest river Nile is in which continent?

  1. Asia

  2. Europe

  3. America

  4. Africa
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Explanation

Nile is the world's  longest river located in continent Africa. It is a north flowing river. It is 6,853 km long and 2.8 km wide with a depth of 8.11m. River Nile has two major tributories, namely, White Nile and Blue Nile. In Sudan and Egypt Nile is the primary source of water.

Multiple choice geography continents and ocean continents of earth continents and oceans an ice- capped continent antarctica antarctica

Which of the following seas are connected by the Suez Canal?

  1. Azoff Sea and the Caspian Sea

  2. Mediterranean sea and the Red Sea

  3. Black Sea and the North Sea

  4. Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Suez Canal is a artificial water way which connects Mediterranean sea and the Res sea. It is opened in the year 17th November 1869. The length of the canal is 198.30km. The canal was made and also maintain by Suez Canal authority of Egypt. This canal plays very important role in world trade.