Let’s take a trip around the world! April 17, 2025 by Liz Summers Let's Take a Trip Around the World Let's test your knowledge! Start QuizPage 1 of 10 What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres? Asia Africa Europe Page 2 of 10 What mountain is closest to the Moon? Due to a bulge around the equator, it is closer to the moon and outer space than Mount Everest. Mount Chimborazo Mount Everest Mauna Kea Page 3 of 10 What continent contains the most fresh water? Antarctica Africa Europe Page 4 of 10 What ocean is home to 75% of the Earth's volcanoes? Basin is home to 75% of the world's volcanoes. These volcanoes actually form a ring and are known as the Ring of Fire. Pacific Ocean Arctic Ocean Atlantic Ocean Page 5 of 10 What is the oldest active volcano on Earth?The first record of its eruption dates back to 1500 BC. Since then, it has erupted 190 times. Mount Etna Mt. Pinatubo Mount Nyiragongo Page 6 of 10 What mountains form part of the conventional boundary between the continents of Europe and Asia? This mountain range runs approximately from north to south through western Russia, from the coast of the Arctic Ocean to the Ural River and northwestern Kazakhstan. Ural Mountains Mount Kazbek Caucasus Mountains Page 7 of 10 What is the fastest flowing river in the world?At the height of the wet season, this river's current can reach a speed of 7 km/hr. Macleay River Passaic River Amazon River Page 8 of 10 What is the most densely populated country on Earth?Located on the French Riviera in Western Europe, it has an area of 0.78 square miles and a population of about 37,800. Monaco Maldives Vatican City Page 9 of 10 What body of water separates Africa and Europe?It's a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. Red Sea Strait of Gibraltar Gulf of Aden Page 10 of 10 What is the largest country in the world in terms of land area?This country covers more than one eighth of Earth's inhabited land area. Canada Russia China