World Geography and Basic Science

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Which continent is known to have the highest population?

Asia

Which ocean is considered the largest by surface area?

Pacific

What is the chemical composition of water?

H2O

Which river is known as the world's longest?

Nile River

What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen?

78%

Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?

Tim Berners-Lee

Which famous painting was created by Leonardo da Vinci?

Mona Lisa

Which programming language is known for being used in web development?

JavaScript

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World Geography

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

Science

  • Basic elements: Hydrogen (H), Helium (He), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), Carbon (C)
  • Water composition: H2O
  • Human body composition: 60% water, 15% fat, 10% bone, 5% muscle, 5% organs
  • Earth's atmosphere: 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, 1% other gases
  • Speed of light: 299,792,458 m/s

History

  • Ancient civilizations: Egypt, Greece, Rome, China
  • Major wars: World War I (1914-1918), World War II (1939-1945)
  • Famous historical figures: Julius Caesar, Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Cleopatra

Culture and Arts

  • Famous paintings: Mona Lisa, Starry Night, The Scream
  • Famous authors: William Shakespeare, J.K. Rowling, Charles Dickens
  • Musical instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Drums
  • Famous musicians: Beethoven, Mozart, Elvis Presley, The Beatles

Technology

  • Internet pioneers: Tim Berners-Lee, Vint Cerf
  • Programming languages: Python, Java, C++, JavaScript
  • Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Famous tech companies: Google, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook

World Geography

  • 7 continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America make up the Earth's landmass
  • 5 oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern cover over 70% of the Earth's surface
  • Russia is the largest country by land area, spanning over 17 million square kilometers
  • China is the largest country by population, with over 1.4 billion people
  • Mount Everest, located on the border of Nepal and China, is the highest mountain, standing at 8,848 meters above sea level
  • The Nile River, which flows through Egypt and Sudan, is the longest river, stretching over 6,695 kilometers

Science

  • Hydrogen (H), Helium (He), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), and Carbon (C) are the basic elements of matter
  • Water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, represented by the formula H2O
  • The human body is composed of 60% water, 15% fat, 10% bone, 5% muscle, and 5% organs
  • The Earth's atmosphere is made up of 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and 1% other gases
  • The speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second

History

  • Four ancient civilizations that shaped the world: Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China
  • World War I lasted from 1914 to 1918 and involved many countries, while World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945 and caused massive destruction
  • Famous historical figures who changed the course of history: Julius Caesar, Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Cleopatra

Culture and Arts

  • Famous paintings that are iconic in the art world: Mona Lisa, Starry Night, and The Scream
  • Famous authors who wrote influential works: William Shakespeare, J.K. Rowling, and Charles Dickens
  • Musical instruments that are popular around the world: Piano, Guitar, Violin, and Drums
  • Famous musicians who revolutionized music: Beethoven, Mozart, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles

Technology

  • Tim Berners-Lee and Vint Cerf are credited with inventing the internet as we know it today
  • Programming languages that are widely used: Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript
  • Operating systems that power computers: Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Famous tech companies that have changed the world: Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook

Explore the basics of world geography, including continents, oceans, and largest countries, as well as fundamental science concepts like elements and human body composition.

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