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Question #161 Exam MCQ

Which is the largest ocean in the world by surface area?

A Pacific Ocean

B Atlantic Ocean

C Indian Ocean

D Arctic Ocean

✔ Correct Answer: A. Pacific Ocean

💡 Explanation: The Pacific Ocean covers over 30% of the Earth's surface and is the deepest ocean.

Question #162 Exam MCQ

Which country is called the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?

A Japan

B Norway

C China

D Thailand

✔ Correct Answer: A. Japan

💡 Explanation: Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because the sun rises in the east where it is located relative to Asian continent.

Question #163 Exam MCQ

The longest river in the world is the:

A Nile River

B Amazon River

C Yangtze River

D Mississippi River

✔ Correct Answer: A. Nile River

💡 Explanation: The Nile River in Africa is the longest river in the world at approximately 6,650 km.

Question #164 Exam MCQ

Which is the largest desert in the world (including polar deserts)?

A Antarctic Desert

B Sahara Desert

C Arctic Desert

D Arabian Desert

✔ Correct Answer: A. Antarctic Desert

💡 Explanation: The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert on Earth, followed by the Arctic Desert and the Sahara.

Question #165 Exam MCQ

What is the capital city of Canada?

A Ottawa

B Toronto

C Vancouver

D Montreal

✔ Correct Answer: A. Ottawa

💡 Explanation: Ottawa is the federal capital of Canada located in Ontario.

Question #166 Exam MCQ

Which country has the highest number of natural lakes in the world?

A Canada

B Russia

C USA

D Finland

✔ Correct Answer: A. Canada

💡 Explanation: Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world's lakes combined (over 60% of world lakes).

Question #167 Exam MCQ

The headquarters of the United Nations (UN) is located in:

A New York City, USA

B Geneva, Switzerland

C Paris, France

D London, UK

✔ Correct Answer: A. New York City, USA

💡 Explanation: The main headquarters of the UN is situated in New York City.

Question #168 Exam MCQ

Which continent has the highest number of countries?

A Africa (54 countries)

B Asia

C Europe

D South America

✔ Correct Answer: A. Africa (54 countries)

💡 Explanation: Africa contains 54 sovereign countries, more than any other continent.

Question #169 Exam MCQ

The world's highest uninterrupted waterfall is:

A Angel Falls (Venezuela)

B Niagara Falls

C Victoria Falls

D Iguazu Falls

✔ Correct Answer: A. Angel Falls (Venezuela)

💡 Explanation: Angel Falls in Venezuela has a height of 979 meters (3,212 feet).

Question #170 Exam MCQ

Which is the deepest lake in the world?

A Lake Baikal (Russia)

B Lake Tanganyika

C Lake Superior

D Caspian Sea

✔ Correct Answer: A. Lake Baikal (Russia)

💡 Explanation: Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia, is the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake.

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