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Geography Quiz

Week of August 3, 1997

This weekly five-question geography trivia quiz offers no prizes, only a chance to test your geographical knowledge! If you're unsure, try using some of the online resources available in the Resource List. Once you're ready, click at the bottom of the page for the answers.

1. Which continent has the highest number of Christians?

A. Asia
B. Africa
C. Europe
D. North America
2. The Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean is the deepest point in any ocean. How deep is it?

A. 13,000-16,000 meters
B. 10,000-12,999 meters
C. 7,000-9,999 meters
D. 4,000-6,999 meters
3. Which capital city has the highest elevation?

A. Quito, Ecuador
B. Mexico City, Mexico
C. Paris, France
D. Bern, Switzerland
4. Which is the largest natural lake in the world?
A. Superior, North America
B. Victoria, Africa
C. Aral Sea, Asia
D. Caspian Sea, Europe
5. The United States has the largest Gross Domestic Product. Which country is second?

A. China
B. Japan
C. Germany
D. India

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