New 7 Wonders of Asia & Amazon Rainforest

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Which ancient structure was built around 9000 B.C.?

Tumulus of Bougon

Great Pyramid of Giza

Stonehenge

Gobekli Tepe (correct)

What year was the Tumulus of Bougon constructed?

9000 B.C.

3000 B.C.

4700 B.C. (correct)

2000 B.C.

Which color represents Europe in the Olympic ring symbolism?

Yellow

Green

Red

Blue (correct)

Who designed the five rings of the Olympic Games?

Baron Pierre de Coubertin Signup and view all the answers

What does the white background of the Olympic rings symbolize?

Peace Signup and view all the answers

Which ring color represents Africa in the Olympic Games?

Black Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the idea of modern Olympic Games presented?

1912 Signup and view all the answers

The color yellow in the Olympic rings represents which continent?

Asia Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Brazil's total area is covered by the Amazon rainforest?

40% Signup and view all the answers

Which mountain is known locally as Hoerikwaggo, meaning 'Mountain of Sea'?

Table Mountain Signup and view all the answers

What does the name 'Iguazu' mean, derived from the Guarani or Tupi languages?

Big Water Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

Eiffel Tower Signup and view all the answers

What is the date of the construction of the Parthenon in Athens?

432 B.C. Signup and view all the answers

Which geographical feature bounds the Amazon rainforest to the north?

Guiana Highlands Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is a significant tourist attraction in Cape Town, South Africa?

Table Mountain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures was built around 550 B.C. in Italy?

Temple of Hera Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'geography' derive from?

Greek words meaning Earth and to write Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an element of geography?

Chemical Composition Signup and view all the answers

What type of map provides information about resources and economic activities?

Economic map Signup and view all the answers

According to the UNWTO, what is the maximum duration of stay for someone to be classified as a tourist?

One consecutive year Signup and view all the answers

What document is primarily used for international travel to identify the holder?

Passport Signup and view all the answers

Which type of visitor is known as someone who travels for a day and returns on the same day?

Excursionist Signup and view all the answers

What do the terms 'land forms' include?

Natural features like mountains and valleys Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines tourism?

Activities of persons traveling for leisure, business, and other purposes outside their usual environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the tallest mountain in South Korea located on Jeju Island?

Mount Hallasan Signup and view all the answers

Which natural site is recognized as one of the seven wonders of nature in 2011?

Puerto Princesa’s Underground River Signup and view all the answers

What notable feature does Halong Bay have, and what is its local name?

Limestone formations, known as Vinh Ha Long Signup and view all the answers

What important role does Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park serve?

An important biodiversity conservation area Signup and view all the answers

Which island is home to the famous Komodo dragons?

Komodo Island Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate size of the Amazon Rainforest?

5.5 million square kilometers Signup and view all the answers

What region is Halong Bay located near?

Northwest Coast of the Gulf of Tonkin Signup and view all the answers

Which animals are Komodo dragons known to prey on?

Deer, pigs, and smaller dragons Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

New 7 Wonders of Asia – East Asia

Jeju Island is a volcanic island in South Korea, known for its beaches, mountains, and scenery. Mount Hallasan, the tallest mountain in South Korea, is located there.
Puerto Princesa’s Underground River in Palawan, Philippines, is a protected area recognized as one of the seven wonders of nature. It is known as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
Ha Long Bay in Vietnam is also known as Vinh Ha Long, meaning “Where the Dragon Descends to the Sea,” and is located on the northwest coast of the Gulf of Tonkin.

Komodo National Park

Komodo Island in Indonesia is the habitat of the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard on Earth.

Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest is the world's largest tropical rainforest, with a size of 5.5 million square kilometers.
It is home to the Amazon River, the largest river by discharge of water in the world and potentially the longest, according to experts.
The Amazon Rainforest covers over 2,300,000 square miles and constitutes 40% of Brazil’s total area.

Table Top Mountain

Table Top Mountain in South Africa is a flat-topped mountain that overlooks the city of Cape Town.
It is a significant tourist attraction and forms part of the Table Mountain National Park.

Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls marks the border between Brazil and Argentina and is known as Iguacu Falls in Guarani.
The name "Iguazu" comes from Guarani or Tupi words meaning "water" and "big."

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

These are:
- Great Pyramid of Giza
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon
- Statue of Zeus
- Temple of Artemis
- Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
- Colossus of Rhodes
- Pharos (Lighthouse) of Alexandria

Ancient Builds

The Temple of Hera in Italy, 550 B.C.
The Ancient Greek Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, 432 B.C.
Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, 9000 B.C.
The Tumulus of Bougon in France, 4700 B.C.
Stonehenge in England, 3000 B.C.

Geography

Geography comes from the Greek words "geo" (Earth) and "graphy" (to write).
It has evolved from a descriptive discipline to a scientific one.
Geography can be defined as "The study of the Earth’s landscape, people, places and environment."

Why Study Geography?

It is a product of tourism and travel and can be used to plan travel itineraries.
It helps understand a destination’s climate, bodies of water, and landforms.

Elements of Geography

World in Spatial Terms
Places and Regions
Physical Systems
Human Systems
Environmental and Society
Uses of Geography

Maps

Maps are flat representations of the world that provide information about a specific area.
Types of maps include:
- Road map
- Political map
- Physical map
- Climate map
- Economic map
- Mental map

Tourism

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) defines tourism as "activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes."
There are two main types of visitors:
- Excursionist or Same-Day Visitor or Day Visitor
- Tourist

Documents for Traveling Abroad

A passport is a booklet that identifies the holder and contains visas.
- Regular
- Diplomatic
- Official
A visa is a stamp placed in a traveler's passport that grants entry to a destination.
- Requirements may vary by country.
- It may be waived or issued upon entry for a fee.

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Explore the breathtaking landscapes and unique ecosystems of East Asia's New 7 Wonders alongside the majestic Amazon Rainforest. Discover the wonders of Jeju Island, Puerto Princesa’s Underground River, and Ha Long Bay while learning about Komodo National Park and the importance of the Amazon Rainforest. This quiz will test your knowledge of these incredible natural landmarks.