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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Erie
Answer: Lakes of the World
Lake Erie is one of North America's five Great Lakes, bordered by the United States and Canada, and is known for its shallow depth, commercial fishing, and role in regional shipping and recreation.
2. Chad
Answer: Lakes of the World
Lake Chad is a shallow, freshwater lake in central Africa, bordering Chad, Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria, and is an important water source for agriculture, fishing, and local communities, though its size has declined due to climate and human activity.
3. Ness
Answer: Lakes of the World
Loch Ness is a deep, freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, known for its large size, murky waters, and folklore surrounding the legendary Loch Ness Monster.
4. Tana
Answer: Lakes of the World
Lake Tana is the largest lake in Ethiopia, serving as the main source of the Blue Nile River and supporting local agriculture, fishing, and a series of historic island monasteries.
5. Baht
Answer: Types of Currencies
The baht is the official currency of Thailand and has been in use for centuries, originally based on a weight system for silver before being standardized as a modern currency in the 19th century.
6. Rial
Answer: Types of Currencies
The rial is the official currency of several countries, including Iran, Oman, and Yemen, with its origins tracing back to the Spanish real and Persian trade, later evolving into distinct national currencies over time.
7. Rand
Answer: Types of Currencies
The rand is the official currency of South Africa, introduced in 1961 when the country adopted a decimal system, and is also used in neighboring countries as part of a regional currency agreement.
8. Peso
Answer: Types of Currencies
The peso is the official currency of several Latin American countries and the Philippines, originally derived from the Spanish dollar during colonial times and later adapted into separate national currencies.
9. Pike
Answer: Handheld Weapons
A pike is a long, spear-like weapon with a pointed metal tip, used primarily by infantry in medieval and early modern warfare for defense against cavalry charges.
10. Mace
Answer: Handheld Weapons
A mace is a handheld weapon with a heavy head, often made of metal, attached to a solid shaft, used in medieval combat to crush armor and strike opponents.
11. Kris
Answer: Handheld Weapons
A kris is a traditional dagger from Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia and Malaysia, known for its distinctive wavy blade and used historically in warfare and spiritual rituals.
12. Yari
Answer: Handheld Weapons
A yari is a traditional Japanese spear with a long, straight blade mounted on a wooden shaft, historically used by samurai and foot soldiers for thrusting attacks in battle.
13. Rook
Answer: Types of Birds
A rook is a medium-sized, black-feathered bird in the crow family, native to Europe and parts of Asia, known for its social behavior, intelligence, and habit of nesting in large colonies called rookeries.
14. Lark
Answer: Types of Birds
A lark is a small to medium-sized songbird found in many parts of the world, known for its melodious singing, often performed in flight, and its preference for open habitats like grasslands and fields.
15. Kite
Answer: Types of Birds
A kite is a medium-sized bird of prey found in various regions worldwide, known for its long, narrow wings, forked tail, and ability to glide for long periods while hunting small animals.
16. Ibis
Answer: Types of Birds
An ibis is a long-legged wading bird found in wetlands, known for its curved beak, which it uses to search for food in mud and shallow water, and for its role in ancient Egyptian symbolism.
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