Basic Geography and Science Facts

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What are the 7 continents of the world?

Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America

What are the 5 branches of science?

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and additional specialized fields

Who was the famous scientist who developed the theory of relativity?

Albert Einstein

What are the 5 senses?

Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell

What is the highest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest

What are the 4 major sports equipment used in popular sports?

Ball, racket, bat, and glove

What is the largest country in the world by land area?

Russia

What are the 3 major film industries in the world?

Hollywood, Bollywood, and Nollywood

What are the 5 food groups?

Fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy

What are the 5 biomes?

Desert, forest, grassland, ocean, and tundra

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Geography

  • Continents: 7 (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America)
  • Oceans: 5 (Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern)
  • Largest country: Russia (by land area)
  • Smallest country: Vatican City (by land area)
  • Highest mountain: Mount Everest (Nepal/China)
  • Longest river: Nile River (Egypt/Sudan)

Science

  • Branches: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science
  • Scientific method: observation, hypothesis, experimentation, conclusion
  • Elements: periodic table, atomic number, atomic mass
  • Human body: 206 bones, 5 senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell)
  • Planets in our solar system: 8 (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)

History

  • Eras: Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Contemporary
  • Major events: World War I, World War II, Industrial Revolution, American Revolution
  • Historical figures: Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King Jr., Cleopatra
  • Empires: Roman, British, Ottoman, Chinese

Sports

  • Popular sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Soccer
  • Olympic games: Summer, Winter, Paralympic
  • Sports equipment: ball, racket, bat, glove, helmet
  • Famous athletes: Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, LeBron James, Serena Williams

Music

  • Genres: Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Hip-Hop
  • Instruments: guitar, piano, violin, drums, microphone
  • Music notation: sheet music, notes, rhythm, melody
  • Famous musicians: The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Beethoven

Movies

  • Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Romance
  • Film industries: Hollywood, Bollywood, Nollywood
  • Movie awards: Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTAs
  • Famous actors: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep

Food and Drink

  • Cuisines: Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Indian, Japanese
  • Food groups: fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, dairy
  • Beverages: water, soda, juice, coffee, tea
  • Famous dishes: pizza, sushi, tacos, curry, burgers

Science and Nature

  • Biomes: desert, forest, grassland, ocean, tundra
  • Ecosystems: food chain, food web, habitat, niche
  • Natural wonders: Grand Canyon, Great Barrier Reef, Mount Everest, Aurora Borealis
  • Weather phenomena: rain, snow, thunderstorm, hurricane, tornado

Geography

  • 7 continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
  • 5 oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern
  • Russia is the largest country by land area
  • Vatican City is the smallest country by land area
  • Mount Everest, located in Nepal and China, is the highest mountain
  • The Nile River, flowing through Egypt and Sudan, is the longest river

Science

  • Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science are the main branches of science
  • The scientific method involves observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion
  • The periodic table is used to organize elements, with atomic number and atomic mass
  • The human body is composed of 206 bones and has 5 senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell
  • There are 8 planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

History

  • Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and Contemporary are the major eras of history
  • World War I, World War II, the Industrial Revolution, and the American Revolution are significant events
  • Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King Jr., and Cleopatra are notable historical figures
  • The Roman, British, Ottoman, and Chinese empires were prominent in history

Sports

  • Football, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, and Soccer are popular sports
  • The Olympic games include Summer, Winter, and Paralympic events
  • Sports equipment includes balls, rackets, bats, gloves, and helmets
  • Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, LeBron James, and Serena Williams are famous athletes

Music

  • Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical, and Hip-Hop are popular music genres
  • Instruments include the guitar, piano, violin, drums, and microphone
  • Music notation involves sheet music, notes, rhythm, and melody
  • The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and Beethoven are famous musicians

Movies

  • Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, and Romance are popular movie genres
  • Hollywood, Bollywood, and Nollywood are major film industries
  • The Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs are prominent movie awards
  • Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, and Meryl Streep are famous actors

Food and Drink

  • Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Indian, and Japanese are popular cuisines
  • Fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy are the main food groups
  • Water, soda, juice, coffee, and tea are common beverages
  • Pizza, sushi, tacos, curry, and burgers are famous dishes

Science and Nature

  • Deserts, forests, grasslands, oceans, and tundras are different biomes
  • Food chains, food webs, habitats, and niches are components of ecosystems
  • The Grand Canyon, Great Barrier Reef, Mount Everest, and Aurora Borealis are natural wonders
  • Rain, snow, thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes are weather phenomena

Test your knowledge of basic geography facts such as continents, oceans, and largest/smallest countries, as well as basic science concepts like the scientific method and branches of science.

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