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Chapter-21 Exploring Continents Africa Australia and Antarctica — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which continent is known as the "White Continent"?

Answer: C. Antarctica — Antarctica is called the White Continent because it is covered almost entirely by ice and snow throughout the year.

Q: The Sahara Desert is located in which continent?

Answer: A. Africa — The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world and is found in northern Africa.

Q: Which river is considered the longest river in the world and is found in Africa?

Answer: B. Nile — The Nile River flows through northeastern Africa and is traditionally known as the longest river in the world.

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Which continent is known as the "White Continent"?

A. Africa
B. Australia
C. Antarctica ✓
D. Europe

Answer: C. Antarctica
Antarctica is called the White Continent because it is covered almost entirely by ice and snow throughout the year.

The Sahara Desert is located in which continent?

A. Africa ✓
B. Australia
C. Antarctica
D. South America

Answer: A. Africa
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world and is found in northern Africa.

Which river is considered the longest river in the world and is found in Africa?

A. Amazon
B. Nile ✓
C. Yangtze
D. Mississippi

Answer: B. Nile
The Nile River flows through northeastern Africa and is traditionally known as the longest river in the world.

Which of the following comparisons is correct?

A. Africa is mostly covered by ice, while Antarctica has tropical rainforests
B. Australia has the Great Barrier Reef, while Antarctica is known for penguins ✓
C. The Nile flows through Australia, while the Sahara is in Antarctica
D. Africa is a small island, while Australia is a river

Answer: B. Australia has the Great Barrier Reef, while Antarctica is known for penguins
Australia is famous for the Great Barrier Reef, and Antarctica is famous for penguins and icy landscapes.

Which of the following is the most accurate reason for the Great Barrier Reef being important?

A. It is a source of ice for ships
B. It supports a wide variety of marine life and protects coastal areas ✓
C. It is the highest mountain range in Australia
D. It is the main source of river water in Africa

Answer: B. It supports a wide variety of marine life and protects coastal areas
The reef provides habitat for marine organisms and also helps reduce the impact of waves on the coast.

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