Natural world quiz

Globe sitting in front of a hanging map

The planet Earth is pretty spectacular, and so is the natural world within. But how well do you know the planet? Take our quiz to find out!

1) Which country has more lakes than the rest of the world combined?

A) Costa Rica

B) Canada

C) Bahamas

2) What type of whale is the largest living creature on Earth?

A) Blue whale

B) Gray whale

C) Humpback whale

3) What is the name of the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world?

A) Angel Falls

B) Niagra Falls

C) Victoria Falls

4) Can you name the world’s longest river?

A) Sepik River

B) Mississippi River

C) Nile

5) After which animals are the Canary Islands named?

A) Birds

B) Dogs

C) Cats

6) Where is Table Mountain?

A) South Africa

B) South America

C) New Zealand

7) Which bird can swim but cannot fly?

A) Duck

B) Magpie

C) Penguin

How did you do?

Check your answers below.

Answers: 1) B - Canada, 2) A - Blue whale, 3) A - Angel Falls, 4) C - Nile, 5) B - Dogs, 6) A - South Africa, 7) C - Penguin

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Ruby Higton - author

Written by Ruby Higton

Ruby is a digital marketer at YHA. She looks after all things social media, as well as content writing for YHA's travel blog and SEO. Her favourite hostel is YHA St Briavels Castle.

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