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What is the primary reason people in Kuwait City stay indoors during the hottest months?
What is the primary reason people in Kuwait City stay indoors during the hottest months?
How does the summer heat in Kuwait City compare to that of the Sahara Desert?
How does the summer heat in Kuwait City compare to that of the Sahara Desert?
What is considered a crucial resource for the inhabitants of Kuwait City?
What is considered a crucial resource for the inhabitants of Kuwait City?
What is the approximate population of Kuwait City?
What is the approximate population of Kuwait City?
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What is a significant weather pattern in Kuwait City during the fall?
What is a significant weather pattern in Kuwait City during the fall?
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What is the approximate population of Tristan da Cunha?
What is the approximate population of Tristan da Cunha?
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How far is Tristan da Cunha from the nearest mainland?
How far is Tristan da Cunha from the nearest mainland?
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What is the primary reason people on Tristan da Cunha grow potatoes?
What is the primary reason people on Tristan da Cunha grow potatoes?
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Which statement best describes the means of transportation to Tristan da Cunha?
Which statement best describes the means of transportation to Tristan da Cunha?
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What sentiment does Erik, a worker at the fish factory, express about life on Tristan da Cunha?
What sentiment does Erik, a worker at the fish factory, express about life on Tristan da Cunha?
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Study Notes
Kuwait City
- Kuwait City is the hottest city in the world with a summertime temperature of 50°C.
- The summer heat of Kuwait City is hotter than the Sahara Desert.
- Kuwait City’s population is approximately 2.4 million people.
- The driest place on Earth is the Atacama Desert, which is in Chile.
- Residents of Kuwait City spend the hotter months indoors in air-conditioned homes, offices, and shopping malls.
- Residents of Kuwait City drive air-conditioned vehicles.
- Water is a crucial resource for Kuwait City residents.
Tristan da Cunha
- Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited island in the world.
- The island is 9,000 km from London.
- Tristan da Cunha is home to approximately 265 British people.
- Tristan da Cunha has no airport and the nearest mainland is South Africa, 2,430 km away.
- Getting to Tristan da Cunha requires a six-day boat trip from Cape Town.
- Tristan da Cunha has electricity and internet.
- Food on Tristan da Cunha is expensive, so many residents grow potatoes.
- Workers on the island, like Erik, state that the remoteness and tranquility of island life are rewarding, and free of the stress of modern life.
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Test your knowledge about Kuwait City, the hottest city in the world, and Tristan da Cunha, the most remote inhabited island. This quiz covers interesting facts about the geography, climate, and demographics of these unique locations. Discover how their environments shape the lives of their residents.
