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Quiz about Up in the World
Quiz about Up in the World

Up in the World Trivia Quiz

This quiz relates to the highest point (elevation) of a particular country, geographical area, continent or the entire world.

A multiple-choice quiz by gme24. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
gme24
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
359,143
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
587
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Question 1 of 10
1. We start with a fairly flat area of Europe, the Benelux countries. The highest point is called Signal de Botrange and it is 694 metres high. In which country can it be found? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. The highest elevation of this country is Mount Catherine, which stands at 2,629 metres. Which eastern Mediterranean country is home to this peak? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Mount Kosciuszko is the highest point in Australia with a height of 2,228 metres. In which state of Australia can it be found? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain standing at 3,776 metres. On which island is it located? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Of which central African country the highest point is Pic Marguerite on Mont Ngaliema (Mount Stanley) standing at 5,110 metres? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Of which South American country is Pico da Neblina the highest point? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Of which North or Central American country is Pico de Orizaba the highest point? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Of which southern state is Guadalupe Peak the highest point? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the highest point in the New England area of the United States? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Of which eastern European country is Hoverla the highest point? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. We start with a fairly flat area of Europe, the Benelux countries. The highest point is called Signal de Botrange and it is 694 metres high. In which country can it be found?

Answer: Belgium

 Signal de Botrange is located in the Ardennes area of Belgium, as is the highest point of Luxembourg, Kneiff which stands at nearly 560 metres. The highest point of the Netherlands, Vaalseberg, stands at nearly 323 metres.
2. The highest elevation of this country is Mount Catherine, which stands at 2,629 metres. Which eastern Mediterranean country is home to this peak?

Answer: Egypt

 Mount Catherine is in southern Sinai and is also known as Gebel Katherina. It is the site of a Greek Orthodox monastery dedicated to Saint Catherine. Morocco and Italy are not in the eastern Mediterranean area, and Syria's highest point is Mount Hermon with an elevation of 2,814 metres.
3. Mount Kosciuszko is the highest point in Australia with a height of 2,228 metres. In which state of Australia can it be found?

Answer: New South Wales

 Mount Kosciuszko is located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. It was named after the Polish national hero Tadeusz Kosciuszko by the Polish explorer Pawel Strzelecki. Queensland's highest point is Mount Bartle Frere at 1,622 metres, Fraser Island is an island off the coast of Queensland, and Kangaroo Island is an island off the coast of South Australia.
4. Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain standing at 3,776 metres. On which island is it located?

Answer: Honshu

 Mount Fuji, on the island of Honshu, is an active volcano and it is about 100 kilometers away from Tokyo. Mt Fuji's last eruption was in 1708. Asahi-dake is the highest mountain on the island of Hokkaido with a height of 2,291 metres. Yumenoshima and Odaiba are artificial islands in the bay of Tokyo.
5. Of which central African country the highest point is Pic Marguerite on Mont Ngaliema (Mount Stanley) standing at 5,110 metres?

Answer: Democratic Republic of the Congo

 The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa. The highest point in Angola is Mount Moco at 2,620 metres. Tunisia is in north Africa, and not unsurprisingly, South Africa lies in the south of the continent.
6. Of which South American country is Pico da Neblina the highest point?

Answer: Brazil

 Pico da Neblina is 2,994 metres high and lies in the state of Amazonas. It is just within Brazilian territory as the mountain is only 687 metres from the border with Venezuela. The highest point in Colombia is Pico Cristobal Colon standing at 5,975 metres. Both Haiti and Cuba are in the Caribbean Sea.
7. Of which North or Central American country is Pico de Orizaba the highest point?

Answer: Mexico

 Pico de Orizaba or Citlaltépetl is 5,636 metres high and it is the third highest point of North America. Mount Logan, in Yukon, is Canada's highest point, standing at 5,959 metres.
8. Of which southern state is Guadalupe Peak the highest point?

Answer: Texas

 Guadalupe Peak is located in the Guadalupe Mountains of western Texas and has an elevation of 2,667 metres. Mount Driskill is the highest elevation of Louisiana at 163 metres, Kansas and Idaho are not southern states.
9. What is the name of the highest point in the New England area of the United States?

Answer: Mount Washington

 Mount Washington is located in the state of New Hampshire and has an elevation of 1,917 metres. Mount Adams is also in New Hampshire and is the second highest, at an elevation of 1,760 metres. Both Mount Marcy and Algonquin are located in the state of New York.
10. Of which eastern European country is Hoverla the highest point?

Answer: Ukraine

 Hoverla is 2,061 metres high and it is located in the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine. The highest point of Romania is Moldoveanu Peak, in the Southern Carpathian Mountains, stands at 2,544 metres. Sweden and Norway are in northern Europe.
Source: Author gme24

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