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QUIZ: Megacities

1 August 2023
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Test your geographical knowledge of megacities with our new quiz! With Geographical’s daily quizzes, if you get more than 75 per cent correct, you win a 30 per cent discount on any Geographical subscription. Good luck!

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QUIZ: Megacities

Test your geographical knowledge with this quiz about the world’s megacities!

Get 75% or more and win a prize!

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1. A megacity is a city that has a population over…

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2. Which megacity is known for this iconic landmark, the Petronas Twin Towers, and is the capital of Malaysia?

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3. Which of these cities is currently the most populous megacity in the world?

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4. What term is used to describe a cluster of several cities, large towns and their surrounding urban areas forming one continuous urban agglomeration?

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5. The megacity of Istanbul, Turkey, is unique as it straddles two continents. Which continents does it span?

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6. In which country is the megacity of São Paulo located?

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7. Which of the following megacities is not a capital city?

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8. Which of the following megacities is vulnerable to sea-level rise due to its position in a low-lying coastal area?

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