World & Physical Geography MCQs

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The Dahlak Archipelago is a group of islands located in the Red Sea under the administration of Eritrea. During the ancient Roman period, the pearl fisheries of this archipelago were very famous. Dahlak Kebir is the largest and most populated island of this archipelago.

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Erta Ale is a 613 meters high continuously active basaltic shield volcano located in the Erta Ale mountain range in the Afar region of Ethiopia. It is the most active volcano in Ethiopia. This volcanic mountain is famous for housing the longest-existing lava lake. This mountain is also known as the “Smoking Mountain ” and “gateway to hell”. It is part of the East African Rift System.

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The Atlantic Ocean forms the coastline of Guyana. Guyana is a country on the northern mainland of South America. It is considered part of the Caribbean region because of its strong cultural, historical, and political ties with other Caribbean countries and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Guyana is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south and southwest, Venezuela to the west, and Suriname to the east.

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Hvannadalshnukur is a pyramidal peak on the northwestern rim of the summit crater of the Oaefajokull volcano in Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland. Its summit is the highest point in the country Iceland.

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Iceland’s major power source is the “Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station”. The Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station (NGPS) is the second-largest geothermal power station in Iceland. The facility is located 177 m above sea level in the southwestern part of the country, near Thingvellir and the Hengill Volcano.

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The largest lake of the Laos People’s Democratic Republic is Nam Ngum. Its total catchment area is 370 sq. km.

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The longest river of United Mexican States is river Rio Grande. The river begins its journey from Colorado in USA and flows into Gulf of Mexico. Its total length is about 3051 km.

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The longest river of the Republic of Mozambique is Zambezi. It is about 820 kilometer long. The river Zambezi is also the fourth longest river of the African continent. It ends its journey in the Indian Ocean.

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The Karnali River is a major river in Nepal and a tributary of the Ganges River in India. It is the longest and largest river in Nepal, with a total length of about 520 miles. The Karnali River rises in the Himalayas and flows through the western part of Nepal before joining the Ganges in India. The river is an important source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation in Nepal and northern India.

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Tharparkar desert is the 18th largest desert and is the only fertile desert in the world located in Sindh , Pakistan. It is also known as the heart of Thar desert.