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About World Glaciers
World Glaciers is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Famous glaciers and ice formations around the world A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In which country would you find the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few advancing glaciers in the world?
Answer: Argentina
2. The Vatnajökull glacier is the largest ice cap in Europe. In which country is it located?
Answer: Iceland
3. Which glacier on Mount Kilimanjaro has been shrinking dramatically and may disappear entirely?
Answer: Furtwängler Glacier
4. The Lambert Glacier, the world's largest glacier by area, is found on which continent?
Answer: Antarctica
5. Which famous glacier in Alaska is a popular cruise ship destination and was named after a naturalist?
Answer: Muir Glacier
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after World Glaciers?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print World Glaciers?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, World Glaciers fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in World Glaciers?
World Glaciers has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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