Let’s See Who Can Get A Perfect Score On This Easy Geography Quiz
- by Amber Winter
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World Geography is a subject in grade school that many young children have been taught at some point or another. For the most part, students will learn mostly about their own country, and its geography before learning about the rest of the world. Most kids have at least a couple geography classes in order to learn the capitals of countries, major rivers and landmarks, and basic facts about the world (even if a lot of it is just learned by coloring in maps).
But planet earth is a huge place – not only filled with continents, countries and cities but large bodies of water as well. Some fresh, some salt – rivers, oceans, seas, lakes. Nearly 70% of the planet is covered with some form of water, and most of it hasn’t even been explored.
In total, there are roughly two hundred independent countries and with those many, many countries comes a whole bunch of trivia knowledge for people to learn. What does each country’s flag look like? Which country is come to the famous Nile River or a specific landmark like Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed the city of Pompeii many years ago.
If anybody thinks they know all about the world, they should challenge themselves with this quiz!
How many provinces are there in Canada?
Canada is a province located in North America, and borders the US. The country of Canada is known for its huge land mass – and how low its population is in comparison to the land due to the fact that most of it is inhabitable. In the northern parts of the countries, which make up its territories, the land is dense with forests and freezing temperatures. In terms of history, Canada is a country that was previous inhabited by Indigenous peoples prior to its colonization.
Rome is the capital of what European country?
Rome is a European city that is rich in its culture and historical significance. Many different widely popular landmarks are found in this city. In terms of population, Rome is in the top ten for Europe, and also happens to be one of the most visited tourist sites. An interesting fact about Rome is that despite being a city, there is actually a small country that resides in its borders – a unique phenomenon that does not exist anywhere else in the world.
How many continents are there?
For those who studied world geography in the younger years of grade school, the number of seas, oceans, countries and continents were studied quite frequently. It’s common for people to confuse countries and continents, mostly because they both have to do with large land masses. For those who need a little refresher, the continents make up the entirety of the land on the entire planet – and within these specific regions are the countries. Each continent varies a great deal in size.
What is the northernmost US state?
America is a country located in North America and is located south of the Canadian border. Due to the sheer size of both of these countries, they have the longest dual-border between any two countries. Similar to Canada’s province and territory divisions, the US is made up of states – a total of 50 to be exact. For the most part, these states are all connected to each other and can be found between the borders of Canada and Mexico, with the exception of two.
“The Great Pyramid” is located in which country?
The Great Pyramid is the largest of the three pyramid which is technically located in two continents – North Africa and Asia. The pyramids are one of the oldest historical landmarks that is still intact today, and continues to be studied by archaeologists and historians. In fact, it’s actually on the list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Back in its time, this pyramid, along with the smaller ones functioned as a tomb for the Pharaoh and his family (more specifically his multiple wives).
What is the capital city of Spain?
Spain is a sovereign state which is located in Europe, in the southern half of the continent. In this southern part of the continent, Spain is the largest country, and is also the fourth largest in all of Europe. Like many of the other countries in Europe, Spain is a hotspot for tourists – one of the most visited cities is Barcelona. The official language of this country is of course Spanish and the currency is called Euro. In addition to being a part of Southern Europe, Spain is also located in Iberian Peninsula.
Japan is located in which continent?
As it was mentioned earlier, there is a total of seven continents across the globe – all taking up different parts of the world. Japan is a small country which is technically not a part of the continent’s mainland, for its classified as an island located in the Pacific Ocean. Japan is a unique country due to the fact that it’s actually an archipelago, where there are roughly 6800 islands that make up the country in total. An interesting fact about Japan is that it has one of the highest life expectancy rates.
Which one of these is not a real country?
There are just under two hundred countries that exist within the world. A majority of these countries are members of the United Nations, and not included are countries which are not self-governing. Due to the fact that there is just under 200 countries, they vary in size, location, and size of population. Some of the general statistics with these countries is that there is roughly 54 countries in Africa, 48 in Asia, 44 in Europe, 2 in North America, and the rest make up the rest of the continents.
Which of these are not one of Canada’s five Great Lakes?
Canada’s Great Lakes, also known as the Great Lakes of North America (due to the fact that they’re in between the Canadian border and the US borders. There are five in total, and are all roughly in the same location. On the Canadian side, they are all near Ontario, and for the US side, they make contact with the following states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and New York. These series of lakes are the largest in terms of being fresh water in the whole world.
Which of these is not considered a Caribbean island?
The Caribbean is a series of islands which is located south of the North America mainland, and north of South America (basically somewhere in between). These islands are technically in what is called the Caribbean Sea, a body of water south of the Atlantic Ocean as well as the Gulf of Mexico. In total, there is over 700 islands which have become quite popular tourist attractions, as well as a popular route for many different cruise ships, likely a result of the higher climate temperatures.
What is the capital of Australia?
Australia is quite unique because it’s considered a sovereign country but also happens to be one of the seven continents – where it’s a part of Oceania. In terms of land area, Australia is in the top ten countries in the world, where most of its population can be found in the eastern area of the country (where some of its most popular cities are located). An interesting fact about Australia is that it’s one of the driest places to live.
What is the largest country in the world?
As it was mentioned earlier, there is just under two hundred countries in total around the globe – which means there are a lot of countries to rank by land mass and population. Just because a country is big in size does not guarantee that it has a high population rate. Take Canada for example, a country which is quite large in comparison to others, and yet its population number does not reflect this. This is of course because most of the country is inhabitable.
How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom is a sovereign country in Europe which contains a number of different countries within its borders. Due to the fact that there are multiple countries within the United Kingdom, which also means there are varying individual features such as language and religious beliefs. For the most part, the United Kingdom works under a constitutional monarchy, where each of these countries has been formed over different times. Some of the most popular cities located within the United Kingdom include London, Glasgow and Liverpool.
Where is Mount Vesuvius located?
Mount Vesuvius is a natural landmark; a volcano that is believed to have been formed roughly 17,000 years ago. The volcano is classified as both a somma, meaning a new volcano has reformed within the old rock, and strato, meaning the volcanic rock has formed over multiple layers. This particular volcano is famous because of its destruction eruption in 79 AD where it decimated an entire city. In modern times, the last recorded eruption was in 1944, but was small in comparison to some of the others.
What major river runs through the province of Quebec?
Quebec is a province located in Canada that is recognized as being predominantly French-speaking. It borders Ontario on the left, and some of the other East coast provinces on the right. There is a prominent division within the province closer to the East side, which is the river that runs through the province. This huge river acts as a drainage from five Great Lakes in Canada, connecting this fresh water to the Atlantic Ocean. The river itself flows in the northeast direction, where the width expands a great deal on the edge of the province.
What is the name of the largest non-polar desert?
Contrary to popular belief, a desert does not always have to be a landscape filled with miles and miles of hot sand and sun. The actual definition of a desert is a landscape which lacks precipitation and is essentially barren, which makes it quite uninhabitable. With this definition, there are two deserts which are called “polar” – with tundra environments. Thus, this question is formatted for the non-polar deserts, ones that are indeed filled with hot red sand and are unable to sustain life.
Berlin is a city in what country?
Berlin is a capital city located in one of the many European countries. Like many of the other capital cities, Berlin is rich in history and cultural significance. It is not only the capital city in its respective country, but also happens to be the largest as well, and is one of the more populated areas in Europe. Some historical landmarks that are found within this city is of course the Berlin Wall, a quite literal concrete barrier which was formed to protect the city in the 1960s.
How many territories are there in Canada?
At the beginning of this quiz there was a question pertaining to the number of provinces formed in Canada, and this question is about the remaining land found in the country: the territories. There is a pretty definitive line between the provinces and the territories, where the ten provinces are generally in the southern part of the country, bordering with the US. The territories are located in the northern part of the country, and are far less inhabitable than the provinces are.
Which US State is made up of only islands?
As it was mentioned earlier, there is a total of fifty states found in the US. Each of these states are primarily joined together (with the exception of two). One of them is located next to Canada, so it’s a single state on its own. The second, which this question is about, is technically a series of islands therefore it cannot be connected to any of the others. Each of the 50 states has their own government system which is unique to them.
The Eiffel Tower is located in what city of France?
The Eiffel Tower is a highly popular manmade landmark which was established in 1889. This landmark of course receives its praise for its unique structure, being made of nearly all metal. It receives a majority of its popularity with tourists looking for a romantic destination, for France has been classified on a number of occasions of being a country of love. An interesting fact about the Eiffel Tower is that for many of years it was the tallest structure in the world.
Which of these is not a European city?
As it has been said frequently throughout this quiz, Europe is one of the seven continents and within its land has many different countries, roughly 50 to be technical. Each of these countries also happens to have a capital city, like most countries around the world do also. Ottawa is Canada’s capital city; Nassau is The Bahamas capital city; and Cairo is Egypt’s capital. While each independent country has a capital city, it does not mean that it’s their most populated city, or most popular in terms of tourism.
Where is the Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon is another one of the landmarks featured in this geography quiz – its almost in the middle of a manmade and a natural landmark. Its natural because it’s a geothermal spa that was formed due to its location of being near a lava flow – this makes its waters warm and the lagoon produces muddy material that is exfoliate. Its manmade as well because it has been turned into a bit of a resort/tourist spot, with buildings, structures and bridges to form a little oasis for people to come and soak in the blue water.
Which country controls Greenland?
Greenland is a bit of a wildcard when it comes to studying geography – especially as a young student. To begin, its name is a little misleading because its landscape is definitely not something filled with green foliage, in fact, it’s a bit of a the opposite. Nearly the entire island is covered in layers of thick ice (which is why it’s usually confused with one of its neighboring countries, Iceland). Apart from its confusing name, Greenland is also unique because it doesn’t have its own governing system, but rather is controlled by another country.
What is the capital of Alaska?
Again, capital cities – every independent country has them, however they’re not always the most known because they don’t have to be the most populated area to be considered the capital. For example, Sydney is often believed to be Australia’s capital because it’s the most popular area and receives many visitors. However that’s not a defining quality that makes a capital city. Alaska, the US state which is located on the west side of Canada’s territory is known for its cold climate and lack of inhabitants.
What famous landmark is located in Peru?
Landmarks have been mentioned a couple times throughout this quiz. They can be many different things, from large skyscrapers, mountains and volcanoes, ancient buildings, or even statues. There are quite a number of iconic landmarks that are found all over the world: Stonehedge, the Great Pyramid, the Hollywood Sign, Statue of Liberty, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower – even the statues on Easter Island. There is no specific criteria for how these things became landmarks, just that overtime they became popular for some reason – whether it be cultural, historical, or something else.
How many oceans are there in the world?
This quiz has featured a number of basic geography questions. Questions about how many continents there are, how many provinces and territories there are in the country of Canada, how many countries there are in the United Kingdom – basically all questions pertaining to the number of “something” related to world geography. This question is another one of those, but rather asking about the land on the planet, it’s about the water – which takes up nearly 70% of earth in total.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Here is another basic trivia question when it comes to the study of world geography – although this kind of information is not as widely known as some of the other questions like how many continents there are or how many seas. Similar to the question about the largest country in the world – this is about the smallest instead. Keep in mind there is nearly two hundred independent countries to choose from, all of which can be found anywhere on the planet.
What country flag has a red circle?
Take into consideration how many independent countries there are in the world – now think about how many flags that must be. But that’s not all, depending on the country, there can be additional flags as well! For example, in Canada the ten provinces and three territories also have their own individual flags which are unique to them. The same goes for the 50 US States – each of them have their own individual flags, most of which have either red, blue or white on them.
Where is the Nile River located?
The Nile River is quite famous because it’s believed to be in the top two category of being the longest river in the world (the same can be said for the Amazon River as well). This river has been mentioned in some popular films such as The Mummy series. In total, The Nile River is roughly 6800 km in length, and runs through a number of different countries. An interesting fact about the Nile is that there are two “rivers” – the Blue Nile and the White Nile.
Athens is a city in what country?
Athens is a capital city to a European country. Although it’s been said that not all capital cities have to be the largest, most popular, or most populated – Athens is one of the exceptions where is also happens to be the biggest city in the country. Not only is Athens the largest, it’s also the richest in cultural history, and is the home to some highly popular landmarks. An interesting fact about this city is that its one of the oldest cities that is still thriving in modern times.