All Categories MCQs
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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
63451
Which is the longest river in Asia?
Answer:
Yangtze
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world, flowing 6,300 km (3,915 miles) entirely within China.
63452
Which river carries the largest volume (discharge) of water in the world?
Answer:
Amazon
The Amazon River discharges the largest volume of water in the world, accounting for roughly 20% of the global riverine discharge into oceans.
63453
Which is the longest river in the world traditionally listed by length?
Answer:
Nile
The Nile is traditionally considered the longest river in the world, extending approximately 6,650 km (4,130 miles) through northeastern Africa.
63454
Which is the highest peak in the Alps?
Answer:
Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe, rising 4,807.81 meters (15,774 ft) above sea level.
63455
Which is the highest mountain in the Himalayas outside of Nepal (on the Chinese side)?
Answer:
Shishapangma
Shishapangma (8,027 meters) is the highest mountain located entirely within China (Tibet), making it the highest Himalayan peak outside of the shared Nepal borders.
63456
Which is the highest peak in New Zealand?
Answer:
Mount Cook (Aoraki)
Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand, reaching a height of 3,724 meters (12,218 ft) located in the Southern Alps.
63457
Which is the highest peak in Japan?
Answer:
Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, standing 3,776.24 meters (12,389.2 ft) high. It is an active stratovolcano and a cultural icon.
63458
Which is the highest point in the British Isles (and the UK)?
Answer:
Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles and the United Kingdom, located in Scotland, standing at 1,345 meters (4,413 ft).
63459
Which is the highest peak in the contiguous (lower 48) United States?
Answer:
Mount Whitney
Mount Whitney is the highest summit in the contiguous United States and the Sierra Nevada, with an elevation of 4,421 meters (14,505 ft).
63460
Which country contains the world's highest peak, Mount Everest?
Answer:
Nepal and China (Tibet) border
Mount Everest is located on the border between Nepal to the south and China (Tibet Autonomous Region) to the north.