Geography Quiz
Week of September 15, 19971. Portions of all of the following countries average more than 500 centimeters (200 inches) of rain annually, except?
D. Brazil2. Which African nation has the highest GNP per capita?
A. Gabon's GNP is about $4,000 per year, their oil reserves, minerals, and logging industry help imporve conditions.3. What is the capital of Australia?
C. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory is within the territory of New South Wales. Between the time of Australian independence and the time that Canberra was finished being built, Melbourne served as the capital.4. The highest point in the United Kingdom is?
C. Ben Nevis, 1343 meters or 4406 feet is located in the Scottish Northern Highlands.5. Which country is home to the highest waterfall, Angel Falls?
B. Venezuela. The falls are 979 meters or 3212 feet high.
