1. 7
   2
2. 1
   20

There are 7 continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica. Some geographers combine Europe and Asia into one giant continent known as Eurasia.

1. Malta
   Vatican City
2. France
   New Zealand

Vatican City is a country, but it is the smallest by far. Monaco and Nauru follow as the next smallest countries.

1. Mount Lhotse
   Mount K2
2. Mount Everest
   Mount Jumper

Mount Everest is considered the tallest mountain in the world at 29,029 feet, but scientists say that Mount Chimborazo is the tallest due to its distance from the Earth's center. However, climbing Everest is no easy feat!

1. Japan
   United States
2. China
   Singapore

China is the top exporter of goods, followed by the United States and Germany. China accounts​ for about 13.8 percent of the world's exported goods.

1. Over 10 trillion
   Over 7 billion
2. Under 200,000
   10

The world population as of 2017 is over 7 billion people and counting. Births outweigh deaths by over 60 million.

1. Canada
   Chile
2. Cuba
   Australia

The name New Holland was originally given to Australia in the 1600s. However, another explorer in the 1800s chose the name Australia and the name stuck.

1. 2
   10
2. 5
   45

There are technically 5 oceans in the world: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern or Antarctic. Some don't consider the last one to be an actual ocean, but most countries today do teach it as such.

1. Russia
   Peru
2. Iceland
   Spain

Peru actually has more pyramids than Egypt and is also home to part of the Amazon rainforest and the ancient city of Machu Picchu. Its official flag contains red and white with an emblem in the center.

1. Canada
   England
2. United States
   Japan

Canada has the most lakes of any country, which might explain the country's affinity for so many lake-oriented activities. Parts of Canada even border Michigan and the Great Lakes.

1. More than 7,000
   Fewer than 2,000
2. 150
   5

There are more than 7,000 languages spoken in the world, and they are constantly changing and adapting based on the community and surroundings. About 1/3 of these languages are on the verge of becoming extinct.

1. About 10
   About 3,000
2. About 1,000,000
   About 1,500

There are about 1,500 potentially active volcanoes worldwide, with many located along the Pacific Rim near Hawaii. Approximately 500 of these volcanoes have erupted throughout history.

1. 1.2 percent
   50 percent
2. 100 percent
   It's not growing.

On average, the world's population is growing at an annual rate of 1.2 percent, which equals about 77 million people per year. Urbanization of this population has also increased as the years have gone by.

1. Chicago
   Los Angeles
2. New York City
   Mexico City

In 1950, New York City was the only city to have over 10 million residents. That list has now grown to over 20 cities.

1. The Great Lakes
   The polar ice caps
2. The Atlantic ocean
   Ponds in Europe

The polar ice caps are the largest source of fresh water on Earth, followed by the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes are most commonly associated with the state of Michigan in the United States in North America.

1. 30 percent
   2 percent
2. 90 percent
   18 percent

Ninety percent of the world's population lives in the Northern Hemisphere. This is most likely due to temperatures and natural resources.