We all live together on this wonderful planet called Earth, but how much do we really know about it? This trivia quiz will test your knowledge of some of the most marvelous and unusual facts of our spectacular planet. Give it a go, and see how much you know!
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How many countries border China?
The 14 countries that border China are Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Vietnam.
14
11
10
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What percentage of Caribbean Islands are inhabited?
Only 2% from a total of over 7,000 Caribbean islands are inhabited.
10%
50%
2%
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Which mountain is closest to the moon?
Despite being around 9,000 feet lower than Everest, Ecuador's Chimborazo is actually closer to the moon due to the planet's irregular shape.
Mount Everest
Mount Chimborazo
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Which African country was never part of a European Colony?
Ethiopia was briefly occupied by Italy in 1936, but was never officially colonized, unlike many other parts of Africa.
Botswana
Tanzania
Ethiopia
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Which has a larger area, France or California?
California is around 403,882 sq km, while France is around 643,801 sq km.
California
France
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Approximately what percentage of humans live in the Northern Hemisphere?
90%
50%
70%
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What percentage of the world's oxygen does the Amazon rainforest give to the world?
The Amazon Basin also contains around a fifth of the world's fresh water supply.
10%
15%
50%
20%
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What is the highest waterfall in the world?
At a height of 979m, Venezuela's Angel Falls is the highest waterfall on Earth.
Where is France's longest land border if you include all the territories it controls?
Brazil and French Guiana share a border that's 673km long.
Germany
Brazil
Spain
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How many bridges cross the Amazon river?
Most crossings over the Amazon River are made by ferry, since not a single bridge has ever needed to be constructed.
None
2
5
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Which country is completely landlocked by only one country?
San Marino is entirely landlocked by Italy, which it borders for 39km.
The Republic of Congo
Bolivia
San Marino
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Where was the hottest temperature ever measured on Earth?
Death Valley once recorded a temperature of 134ยฐF (56.7ยฐC).
Lut Desert, Iran
Death Valley, California
Al-Aziziyah, Libya
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