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The Biggest and the Baddest Trivia Quiz

There are many mountains, mountain chains, rivers, oceans, lakes, and other physical features in the world. This quiz is about those features, but only "The Biggest and the Baddest".

A multiple-choice quiz by WorldBook14. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
WorldBook14

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
339,847

Updated
Jan 29 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
3171

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 78 (8/10), Guest 184 (10/10), Guest 92 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Located in Africa and 4,184 miles long, what has traditionally been called the longest river in the world? Hint

Nile River

Onilahy River

Amazon River

Rhine River

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Question 2 of 10

2. First successfully climbed in 1953, what is the highest mountain on Earth? Hint

Mount Everest

Mount Whitney

Mount Kilimanjaro

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Question 3 of 10

3. Covering about 33% of Earth's total area, what is the largest ocean in the world? Hint

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

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Question 4 of 10

4. Located on the backbone of South America, what is the world's longest mountain chain on land? Hint

Rocky Mountains

Andes Mountains

Himalaya Range

Arctic Cordillera

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Question 5 of 10

5. Named for a group of mythological female warriors, what is the largest river in the world in terms of water volume? Hint

Nile River

Tigris River

Amazon River

Elba River

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Question 6 of 10

6. Also home to the world's highest peak, what is the highest mountain chain in the world? Hint

Andes Mountains

Great Dividing Range

Rocky Mountains

Himalaya Range

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sharing its name with a C.S. Lewis character, what is the largest inland water body in the world? Hint

Caspian Sea

Lake Superior

Black Sea

Lake Victoria

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Question 8 of 10

8. Named after the pilot who discovered it, what is the highest waterfall in the world? Hint

Niagara Falls

Victoria Falls

Toccoa Falls

Angel Falls

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Question 9 of 10

9. With an average temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit, what is the largest non-polar desert in the world? Hint

Arabian Desert

Kalahari Desert

Sahara Desert

White Desert

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Question 10 of 10

10. Located in the United States, what is the longest cave system in the world? Hint

Crystal Cave

Huge Cave

Mammoth Cave

Colossal Cave

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Located in Africa and 4,184 miles long, what has traditionally been called the longest river in the world?

Answer: Nile River

The Nile River has two branches, one called the White Nile and one called the Blue Nile. The river flows north and empties into the Mediterranean Sea. Note: there has been dispute between experts about whether the Nile or the Amazon is the longest river in the world. However, the Nile has traditionally been given this title for centuries.

2. First successfully climbed in 1953, what is the highest mountain on Earth?

Answer: Mount Everest

Mount Everest is located in the Himalaya Mountains in Nepal and is 29,029 feet above sea level. Sir Edmund Hillary, along with Tenzing Norgay, was one of the first two men to reach the peak.

3. Covering about 33% of Earth's total area, what is the largest ocean in the world?

Answer: Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is 63.8 million square miles in area. It is bigger than all of the Earth's land area combined.

4. Located on the backbone of South America, what is the world's longest mountain chain on land?

Answer: Andes Mountains

The Andes Mountain Chain is 4,500 miles long. It is home to the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere, Mount Aconcagua (22,900 ft).

5. Named for a group of mythological female warriors, what is the largest river in the world in terms of water volume?

Answer: Amazon River

The Amazon River is located in South America and takes up about 20% of the world's total river flow. The Amazon also has the world's largest drainage basin (2,700,000 square miles).

6. Also home to the world's highest peak, what is the highest mountain chain in the world?

Answer: Himalaya Range

The Himalaya Range averages about 6,000 meters high and contains over 100 mountain peaks. Several of these peaks are held sacred in some religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism.

7. Sharing its name with a C.S. Lewis character, what is the largest inland water body in the world?

Answer: Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea has a surface area of 143,000 square miles. Its maximum depth is about 3,400 feet deep.

8. Named after the pilot who discovered it, what is the highest waterfall in the world?

Answer: Angel Falls

Angel Falls has a drop of 3,200 feet. Jimmie Angel discovered it in 1935 when he landed his airplane on the top of a mountain in search of gold.

9. With an average temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit, what is the largest non-polar desert in the world?

Answer: Sahara Desert

The Sahara is located in Northern Africa. It is 3.5 million square miles in area.

10. Located in the United States, what is the longest cave system in the world?

Answer: Mammoth Cave

Mammoth Cave is in Kentucky and contains over 300 miles of explored and mapped caves. The area was made into a National Park in 1941.

Source: Author WorldBook14

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