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What landscape characterises Ria Formosa in the Algarve?

  1. AChannels, islands, salt marshes and sandbanksCorrect answer
  2. BA river valley with steep banks
  3. CA mountain range with high slopes
  4. DA volcanic crater containing a lake

Explanation

Ria Formosa is a wetland on the Algarve coast. Its channels, islands and salt marshes distinguish it from a mountain range or an oceanic island.

Sources and citations

  1. Parque Natural da Ria Formosa — VisitPortugal

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    Sobre — coastal wetland, channels, islands and salt marshes

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Which river names a natural park along a border stretch between Portugal and Spain?

  1. AVouga
  2. BDouroCorrect answer
  3. CMondego
  4. DSado

Explanation

Douro Internacional Natural Park follows a border stretch of the Douro. This does not mean the entire river is a boundary.

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  1. Parque Natural do Douro Internacional — VisitPortugal

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    Sobre — border stretch and steep river valley

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What is the usual summer pattern in inland mainland Portugal?

  1. AMild and rainy
  2. BCold and dry
  3. CHot and dryCorrect answer
  4. DHot and humid

Explanation

The source describes hot, dry summers, especially inland. This is a general climate pattern, not a forecast for every day or place.

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  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA; CLIMA — Portugal continental

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In VisitPortugal’s description of the mainland climate, which factor explains more moderate summer heat on the coast?

  1. AThe coast’s higher elevation
  2. BThe coast’s more northerly latitude
  3. CThe coast’s greater vegetation cover
  4. DThe influence of the seaCorrect answer

Explanation

Proximity to the sea moderates coastal heat. Relief and latitude also help explain regional differences.

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  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA; CLIMA — Portugal continental

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In which mainland Portuguese range is snowfall more frequent, according to VisitPortugal?

  1. ASerra da EstrelaCorrect answer
  2. BSerra de Monchique
  3. CSerra da Arrábida
  4. DSerra de Sintra

Explanation

The source highlights Serra da Estrela for snowfall. Snow depends on weather conditions and is not guaranteed throughout winter.

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  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA; CLIMA — Portugal continental

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Between which continents do the Azores lie in the Atlantic?

  1. AEurope and Asia in the Mediterranean
  2. BEurope and North AmericaCorrect answer
  3. CAsia and Oceania
  4. DAfrica and Antarctica

Explanation

The Azores lie in the Atlantic between Europe and North America. This location distinguishes them from Mediterranean islands.

Sources and citations

  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA; CLIMA — Portugal continental

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