What country is known as "Land of a Thousand Lakes"?

1. Russia 2. Finland

3. U.S.A. 4. Estonia

2. Finland

Finland is famously known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes" due to its thousands of lakes spread across the country.

What is the highest mountain in Africa?

1. Mount Kenya 2. K2

3. Mount Kilimanjaro 4. Denali

3. Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world: 5,895 m above sea level and 4,900 m above its plateau base. WikipediaMount Kilimanjaro

What continent would you find the country of Guyana?

SOUTH AMERICA

Guyana, a country on South America’s North Atlantic coast, is defined by its dense rainforest. English-speaking, with cricket and calypso music, it's culturally connected to the Caribbean region. Its capital, Georgetown, is known for British colonial architecture, including tall, painted-timber St. George’s Anglican Cathedral. A large clock marks the facade of Stabroek Market, a source of local produce.

Name the country for where this photo is taken -

1. Kazakhstan 3. Saudi Arabia

2. Singapore 4. Turkey

1. Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is in Central Asia

What is the smallest U.S. state?

Rhode Island

What is the least populated U.S. state?

1. Missouri 3. Wyoming

2. Connecticut 4. Alaska

3. Wyoming

It is the least populated state in the United States, with a population of around 580,000 people in 2023:

What river flows through the Grand Canyon?

1. Green River 3. Snake River
2. Colorado River 4. Rio Grande River

2. Colorado River

Which U.S. State does not have any documented poisonous snakes?

1. Alaska 3. Hawaii
2. Maine 4. Vermont

1. Alaska

• Explanation: Alaska's cold climate and northern latitude make it difficult for reptiles to survive.

Every other U.S. state has at least one species of venomous snake. Some examples of venomous snakes in the U.S. include: Cottonmouth (water moccasin), Timber rattlesnake, Texas coral snake, and Copperhead.

What U.S. state is this iconic structure found in? Hint: It is known as the Gateway Arch

1. Illinois
2. Missouri
3. Iowa
4. Kansas

2. Missouri

The Gateway Arch attracts thousands of people every year. This unique steel structure commemorates a very specific moment in history that would change the course of the United States forever. That historical moment was the moment that President Jefferson summoned Merriwether Lewis to lead the expedition westward and collect information about the new land. Lewis then sought out his partner William Clark to help him lead the excursion.

What is the most geographically diverse U.S. state?

1. Texas 3. Colorado
2. Hawaii 4. California

4. California

• California (Correct Answer): With deserts (Mojave), mountains (Sierra Nevada), valleys (Central Valley), beaches (Pacific Coast), and forests (Redwoods), California is widely regarded as the most geographically diverse state.
• Hawaii: Known for its volcanic landscapes, tropical rainforests, unique beaches (white, black, and green sand), and towering cliffs, Hawaii offers stunning diversity but is more concentrated within its island geography.
• Colorado: Famous for its Rockies, but its landscapes are less varied overall.
• Texas: Covers many ecosystems, including plains, desert, and coastlines, making it a tempting yet incorrect option.