Did you know there’s a place on Earth where the sun doesn’t set for months? In Utqiagvik, Alaska, the sun recently rose after 65 days of darkness and will
now stay visible for nearly 84 straight days. As strange as it sounds, this is completely real, and it’s just one of many unbelievable geography facts our planet has to offer. From pink lakes and underground rivers to countries with almost no night during summer, Earth is full of natural wonders that seem impossible at first. Try these 20 weird but true geography questions and see how many surprising facts you already know. In which place can the sun stay visible for months without setting during summer? A. Sahara Desert B. Utqiagvik, Alaska C. Tokyo, Japan D. Mumbai, India Answer: B What is the natural phenomenon called when the sun stays visible at midnight? A. Solar Wave B. Polar Light C. Midnight Sun D. Sun Circle Answer: C Which country experiences periods where the sun barely sets in summer? A. Norway B. Brazil C. Egypt D. Thailand Answer: A Which desert is actually the largest in the world? A. Sahara Desert B. Arabian Desert C. Antarctic Desert D. Gobi Desert Answer: C Which country has more lakes than any other country in the world? A. Canada B. India C. Russia D. Australia Answer: A Which natural event causes the sky to glow green or purple near the poles? A. Solar Storm B. Aurora C. Moonlight Reflection D. Ice Flash Answer: B Which continent has no permanent human population? A. Africa B. Europe C. Antarctica D. South America Answer: C Which place on Earth is considered the driest non-polar desert? A. Sahara Desert B. Atacama Desert C. Thar Desert D. Mojave Desert Answer: B Which country is home to the world’s largest rainforest? A. Brazil B. India C. China D. Indonesia Answer: A Which ocean is the deepest in the world? A. Atlantic Ocean B. Arctic Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Indian Ocean Answer: C Which country has a town called “Hell”? A. Norway B. Finland C. Canada D. Iceland Answer: A What is the name of the imaginary line dividing Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres? A. Tropic of Cancer B. Prime Meridian C. Equator D. Arctic Circle Answer: C Which waterfall is the tallest in the world? A. Niagara Falls B. Victoria Falls C. Angel Falls D. Iguazu Falls Answer: C Which country is famous for “floating islands” made by people? A. Peru B. Japan C. Greece D. Italy Answer: A Which place records some of the hottest temperatures on Earth? A. Death Valley B. London C. Iceland D. Switzerland Answer: A Which country is spread across both Europe and Asia? A. Spain B. Russia C. Sweden D. Greenland Answer: B Which sea is so salty that people float easily in it? A. Arabian Sea B. Caspian Sea C. Dead Sea D. Baltic Sea Answer: C Which country has the most volcanoes in the world? A. Indonesia B. India C. Mexico D. Italy Answer: A Which mountain is the tallest above sea level? A. Mount Kilimanjaro B. Mount Everest C. Mount Fuji D. K2 Answer: B Which country experiences earthquakes most frequently due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire? A. Japan B. Egypt C. Germany D. Argentina Answer: A
