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1. Which Australian lake has the unique distinction of being the largest lake in the country as well as the country's lowest point? Lake Eyre Lake Frome Lake Carey Lake Mungo

2. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake on Earth. As it is situated in southern Siberia, it often freezes, forming ice 100cm thick. However, compared to surrounding areas, the winter in the Lake Baikal area is relatively mild. What is the average temperature in winter (January and February) in the Lake Baikal area? -19 degrees C 2 degrees C 0 degrees C -52 degrees C

3. Though not necessarily the largest country in the world, which country has the longest coastline? Australia South Africa Chile Canada

4. Which cave on Earth is considered to be the deepest? Shakta Pantjukhina Krubera Cave Snezhnaya Sistema del Trave

5. The "Seven Summits" are the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Which of the following is not one of the "Seven Summits"? Mount Elbrus Mount McKinley Matterhorn Vinson Massif

6. Which of the following is the second longest river in Africa? Nile Zambezi Niger Congo

7. Challenger Deep is the deepest point on the Earth's surface. It is found on the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. However, what is the deepest point of the Atlantic Ocean? Milwaukee Deep Litke Deep Calypso Deep Java Trench

8. The capital city which is at the highest altitude is La Paz in Bolivia. However, it is another city in Bolivia which takes the title as world's highest city. What is the name of this city? Santa Cruz Tupiza Oruro Potosi

9. Which of these is not one of the top ten largest (in terms of area) hot deserts on Earth? Atacama Desert Patagonian Desert Great Victoria Desert Arabian Desert

10. Mauna Kea is the tallest (though not the highest) mountain on Earth. Translated into English, what does Mauna Kea mean? Sandwich Mountain White Mountain Mountain Key Tropical Mountain