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Questions
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1. Firth of Forth
Ireland
2. Lake Ladoga
Russia
3. Whanganui River
New Zealand
4. Groote Eylandt
Argentina
5. Rondonia
USA
6. Ellesmere Island
Canada
7. River Liffey
Austria
8. Ushuaia
Australia
9. Grossglockner
Scotland
10. Death Valley
Brazil
Select each answer
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Firth of Forth
Answer: Scotland
The Firth of Forth is the estuary of the River Forth, in eastern Scotland. It lies between the county of Fife and Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh.
2. Lake Ladoga
Answer: Russia
Lake Ladoga is the largest lake in the continent of Europe. It is located in northwest Russia near St Petersburg. During World War 2, when the then named city of Leningrad was under siege from the Nazis for some 28 months, the lake was a vital supply line for the citizens, by boat in summer, and by land vehicle when it froze over in winter.
3. Whanganui River
Answer: New Zealand
The Whanganui River is the third longest in New Zealand. It flows from Mount Tongariro to the Tasman Sea at the city of Whanganui, in the western side of North Island.
4. Groote Eylandt
Answer: Australia
Groote Eylandt is the largest island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, in northeast Australia. Part of Northern Territory, it is administered by aborigines. The name of the island means "Great Island" in Dutch, having being named so by explorer Abel Tasman when he discovered it in 1644.
5. Rondonia
Answer: Brazil
Rondonia is the name of one of the states of Brazil. Located in western Brazil on the border with Bolivia, its capital city is Porto Velho.
6. Ellesmere Island
Answer: Canada
Ellesmere Island is the third largest island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Part of the territory of Nunavut, it has a very small population, with the largest settlement in 2017 being the Inuit hamlet of Grise Fiord.
7. River Liffey
Answer: Ireland
The River Liffey rises on a mountain called Kippure, in County Wicklow, and flows for just over 80 miles into the Irish Sea. Ireland's capital city, Dublin, stands on the banks of this river.
8. Ushuaia
Answer: Argentina
Ushuaia is commonly regarded as the southernmost city in the world. It is located on the Argentine part of Tierra del Fuego, on the shores of the Beagle Channel.
9. Grossglockner
Answer: Austria
Grossglockner is the highest mountain in Austria, at a height of 3,798 metres. The first recorded ascent of the mountain was by Count Franz Xaver of Salm in 1799.
10. Death Valley
Answer: USA
Death Valley, in the US state of California, has the lowest elevation in North America, with a low point of 86 metres below sea level. It is also one of the hottest places on Earth, with temperatures of over 120 degrees Fahrenheit regularly recorded in the summer months.
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