General Knowledge Flashcards
About what percentage of the earth’s surface is water?
70%
About 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water, about 96% of which is contained in the world’s oceans. The earth’s surface is about 30% land.
Is Washington, D.C. a state?
No. Washing D.C. is a federal district and not a state. It’s the capital of the U.S.
When should you take antibiotics?
For bacterial infections
Is Africa a country?
No, it’s a continent with 53 countries
Why are French, Spanish, and Italian called Romance languages?
They have roots in Latin, which was spoken by Romans.
A number of languages which developed in Europe descended from the Latin spoken by Ancient Romans. These include Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Romanian and a few others.
Is Puerto Rico a part of the U.S.?
Yes. It is an unincorporated U.S. territory.
What kind of food is most common in the standard western diet?
Red meat, processed foods, and sugar
Which of these languages is English most closely related to?
German. English is a West Germanic language and so is German.
Which is the world’s largest desert?
Sahara. The Sahara Desert in northern Africa is the world’s largest desert.
Most of the world’s earthquake occur in the area known as the…
Pacific Ring of Fire. It spans the US and Asia around the Pacific Ocean and is an area known for its volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and other seismic activity.
What are the factors that can cause autism?
A combination of genetic, biologic and environmental factors.
Which river is often cited as the longest river on earth?
The Nile. A north-flowing river in northeast Africa. 4,000 miles long
The Koran is the holy book of which religion?
Islam
Where is the country of Egypt?
Northern part of Africa
How many planets are there in the solar system?
- Earth, Jupiter, Neptune, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Venus and Mercury.
