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Which are the two inhabited islands of the Madeira archipelago?

  1. AMadeira and Porto SantoCorrect answer
  2. BFlores and Corvo
  3. CPico and São Miguel
  4. DDesertas and Selvagens

Explanation

Madeira and Porto Santo are the inhabited islands. The archipelago also includes Desertas and Selvagens, without a permanent population.

Sources and citations

  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA; CLIMA — Portugal continental

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According to VisitPortugal, the Madeira archipelago is about 500 km from the coast of which continent?

  1. AOceania
  2. BAfricaCorrect answer
  3. CSouth America
  4. DAsia

Explanation

The source places Madeira about 500 km from the African coast. Geographic proximity does not change its belonging to Portugal.

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  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA; CLIMA — Portugal continental

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Which description of Cabo da Roca is correct?

  1. AHighest point in Portugal
  2. BIsland in the Eastern Azorean Group
  3. CWesternmost point of mainland EuropeCorrect answer
  4. DEasternmost point of mainland Europe

Explanation

Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Europe. The word “mainland” excludes islands from this comparison.

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  1. Cabo da Roca — VisitPortugal

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    Sobre — continental westernmost point

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Where in mainland Portugal is Peneda-Gerês National Park?

  1. AIn the far south of the Algarve
  2. BIn central Portugal, beside Serra da Estrela
  3. COn the southwestern Alentejo coast
  4. DIn the northwestCorrect answer

Explanation

Peneda-Gerês lies in the far northwest, between Alto Minho and Trás-os-Montes. Its landscape includes mountains, rivers and valleys.

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  1. Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês — VisitPortugal

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    Sobre — opening paragraph

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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.

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  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.

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  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA; CLIMA — Portugal continental

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What fraction of the Portuguese flag’s length is green?

  1. A3/5
  2. B1/4
  3. C2/5Correct answer
  4. D1/2

Explanation

Green occupies two fifths of the length and red the remaining three fifths. The two fields are unequal.

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  1. Bandeira Nacional — Arquivo da Presidência de Jorge Sampaio

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    Description of colour division, central arms and proportions

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What is the Portuguese flag’s height-to-length ratio?

  1. A1:1
  2. B1:3
  3. C3:2
  4. D2:3Correct answer

Explanation

Length is one and a half times height: height 2, length 3. The order of measurements matters when reading the ratio.

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  1. Bandeira Nacional — Arquivo da Presidência de Jorge Sampaio

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    Description of colour division, central arms and proportions

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