Can You Make It Through the Geography Version of “Two Truths and a Lie”?

Which of the following is NOT true of the world's oceans?

• The Pacific Ocean is the deepest ocean in the world

• All of these are true

• Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface

• Over 25% of the world's oceans have been explored

Which of these facts below is NOT true about the world population? (as of 2025)

• At least 1.4 billion people live in China

• There are at least 8 billion people on Earth

• All of these are true

• At least 1.4 billion people live in India

Which of the following facts is NOT true about Japan?

• At least 120 million people live in Japan

• All of these are true

• Tokyo is Japan's most populated city

• Mount Kita is the tallest mountain in Japan

Which of the below facts is NOT true about the world's rainforests?

• Tropical rainforests cover less than 3% of Earth

• Tropical rainforests are home to more than half the world's terrestrial species

• All of these are true

• The Congo is the world's largest rainforest

Which of the below facts is NOT true about volcanoes?

• All of these are true

• Mauna Loa is the biggest volcano on Earth

• There are less than 300 active volcanoes in the world

• Sharks have been found living in underwater volcanoes

Which of the following facts is NOT true about Canada?

• Canada has a larger surface area than Europe

• All of these are true

• Canada has the world's longest coastline

• Half the world's natural lakes are in Canada

Which of the following facts is NOT true about Australia?

• 90% of Australians live on the coast

• All of these are true

• Approximately 50 million people live in Australia

• The Great Barrier Reef is the largest eco-system in the world

Which of the following facts is NOT true about global temperature? (as of 2025)

• 2021 was the hottest year on record

• All of these are true

• Global temperature has risen 0.07°C per decade since 1880

• 2011-2020 was the hottest decade on record

Which of the following facts is NOT true about Brazil?

• All of these are true

• It has the Christ the Redeemer statue

• Over 90% of the Amazon Rainforest is in Brazil

• 211 million people live in Brazil

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the former names of countries?

• All of these are true

• Eswatini was formerly known as Swaziland

• Sri Lanka was formerly known as the Gold Coast

• The Democratic Republic of the Congo was formerly known as Zaire

Which of the following is NOT true about the country of China?

• 1.4 billion people live in China (as of 2025)

• Mandarin is the most commonly spoken language

• All of these are true

• China's main export is vibranium

Which of the following facts is NOT true about earthquakes?

• The most powerful earthquake ever was recorded in Chile

• All earthquakes occur on tectonic fault lines

• All of these are true

• Half a million earthquakes are detected each year

Which of the following facts is NOT true about Russia?

• Saint Petersburg is the most populated city in Russia

• All of these are true

• Russia's main export is petroleum

• Russia is the largest country in the world by surface area

Which of the following facts is NOT true about deserts?

• The world's smallest desert is located in Canada's Yukon territory

• All of these are true

• 20-30% of the Earth's surface is desert

• The Sahara is the largest desert in the world

Which of the following is NOT true about the United States?

• All of these are true

• Spanish is the 2nd most commonly spoken language behind English

• Florida has the longest coastline of any state

• At least 340 million people live in the USA (as of 2025)