Geography quiz Geography – Physical Geography Quiz By isitok - September 7, 2024 0 33 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Page 1 of 20 1. What is the longest river in the world? A) Amazon River B) Nile River C) Yangtze River D) Mississippi River Page 2 of 20 2. Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia? A) Andes B) Rockies C) Himalayas D) Ural Mountains Page 3 of 20 3. What is the term for a large area of flat or gently rolling land with few trees? A) Plateau B) Plain C) Valley D) Basin Page 4 of 20 4. What is the largest desert in the world? A) Sahara Desert B) Arabian Desert C) Gobi Desert D) Antarctic Desert Page 5 of 20 5. Which ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five major oceans? A) Atlantic Ocean B) Indian Ocean C) Arctic Ocean D) Pacific Ocean Page 6 of 20 6. What is the term for the process of wind-blown sediment being deposited in a new location? A) Erosion B) Deposition C) Weathering D) Transport Page 7 of 20 7. What is the name of the large volcanic plateau located in northeastern Africa? A) Great Rift Valley B) Ethiopian Highlands C) Serengeti Plain D) Kalahari Desert Page 8 of 20 8. Which line of latitude is known as the equator? A) 0 degrees B) 23.5 degrees North C) 66.5 degrees South D) 90 degrees Page 9 of 20 9. What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other? A) Convergent Boundary B) Transform Boundary C) Divergent Boundary D) Subduction Zone Page 10 of 20 10. What is the largest island in the world by area? A) Greenland B) New Guinea C) Borneo D) Madagascar Page 11 of 20 11. What term is used to describe a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by glacial activity? A) Canyon B) Gorge C) Fjord D) Basin Page 12 of 20 12. What is the name of the process where rocks break down into smaller particles due to natural forces such as wind or water? A) Erosion B) Sedimentation C) Weathering D) Compaction Page 13 of 20 13. What type of climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters? A) Tropical B) Mediterranean C) Continental D) Polar Page 14 of 20 14. What is the name of the large ice sheet covering Antarctica? A) Greenland Ice Sheet B) Antarctic Ice Sheet C) Arctic Ice Sheet D) Alpine Ice Sheet Page 15 of 20 15. What is the term for a landform created by the accumulation of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river where it meets the sea or a lake? A) Delta B) Estuary C) Lagoon D) Marsh Page 16 of 20 16. What geological feature is formed when magma rises through the Earth’s crust and erupts at the surface? A) Fault B) Volcano C) Rift D) Earthquake Page 17 of 20 17. Which river flows through Egypt and is known for its historical significance in the development of ancient civilizations? A) Tigris B) Euphrates C) Nile D) Jordan Page 18 of 20 18. What is the name of the line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? A) Prime Meridian B) Equator C) Tropic of Cancer D) Tropic of Capricorn Page 19 of 20 19. What term describes the process by which a river transports sediment from one location to another? A) Erosion B) Deposition C) Transport D) Sedimentation Page 20 of 20 20. What is the term for a large, flat-topped mountain with steep sides, often found in arid regions? A) Mesa B) Butte C) Plateau D) Knob Please provide your contact information to proceed.Email Address *First Name *Consent *Yes, I agree with the privacy policy and terms and conditions.Start QuizSkip and continue
