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General Geography Quiz

General Geography · Exam Mode

20 questions · 30 min timer · Results at the end

Geography is the study of our world, its landscapes, countries, climates, people, and the connections between them. From towering mountain ranges to bustling cities and remote isla...

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All 20 questions in this General Geography quiz
  1. Which is the largest country in the Caribbean?

    • A. Dominican Republic
    • B. Jamaica
    • C. Haiti
    • D. Cuba
  2. What is the term for a piece of land that juts out into a body of water?

    • A. Cape
    • B. Plateau
    • C. Basin
    • D. Bay
  3. Which is the largest country in South America?

    • A. Brazil
    • B. Peru
    • C. Colombia
    • D. Argentina
  4. What is a peninsula and which is the largest in the world?

    • A. A narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses - the largest is Central America
    • B. Land completely surrounded by water - the largest is Australia
    • C. An island surrounded by water - the largest is Greenland
    • D. A piece of land almost completely surrounded by water with one side connected to the mainland - the largest is the Arabian Peninsula
  5. How many time zones are there in the world?

    • A. 24
    • B. 12
    • C. 36
    • D. 48
  6. Which is the largest country in the world that does not have a river?

    • A. Saudi Arabia
    • B. Kuwait
    • C. Oman
    • D. Qatar
  7. Which is the smallest continent by land area?

    • A. South America
    • B. Europe
    • C. Australia
    • D. Antarctica
  8. Which animal is the primary prey of the Arctic Wolf?

    • A. Seal
    • B. Salmon
    • C. Penguin
    • D. Muskox
  9. Which is the second largest country in the world by area?

    • A. USA
    • B. Canada
    • C. Brazil
    • D. China
  10. Which country lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?

    • A. Brazil
    • B. Indonesia
    • C. India
    • D. Australia
  11. What is the term for a large area of flat or gently rolling land?

    • A. Mountain
    • B. Plateau
    • C. Valley
    • D. Plain
  12. What is the name of the large region of flat grassland in South America particularly in Argentina?

    • A. Llano
    • B. Steppe
    • C. Pampa
    • D. Savanna
  13. Which is the smallest country in Africa?

    • A. Djibouti
    • B. Swaziland
    • C. The Gambia
    • D. Seychelles
  14. Which is the smallest continent?

    • A. South America
    • B. Antarctica
    • C. Europe
    • D. Australia
  15. Which city is located on two continents?

    • A. Moscow
    • B. Baku
    • C. Cairo
    • D. Istanbul
  16. Which vegetable is known for being grown in 'paddies'?

    • A. Onion
    • B. Carrot
    • C. Rice
    • D. Potato
  17. What is the International Date Line and where is it located?

    • A. An imaginary line at approximately 180 degrees longitude in the Pacific Ocean where the calendar date changes by one day when crossed
    • B. The line at 0 degrees longitude
    • C. The line where the Eastern and Western Hemispheres meet at the equator
    • D. The line marking the boundary between time zones
  18. Which animal is the only primate native to Europe?

    • A. Lemur
    • B. Barbary Macaque
    • C. Gorilla
    • D. Chimpanzee
  19. The 'Gharial' is a unique crocodile found in which river system?

    • A. Mississippi
    • B. Ganges
    • C. Nile
    • D. Amazon
  20. Which is the largest state in the USA by land area?

    • A. Texas
    • B. Montana
    • C. Alaska
    • D. California