Geography Quiz: Part 1 – Explore the World!
Welcome to Part 1 of our geography quiz series! Test your knowledge about the wonders of the world, countries, capitals, and fascinating natural landmarks. Whether you’re a geography enthusiast or just looking to have some fun, this quiz is sure to challenge and entertain you. Let’s begin!
If you are a travel expert, then visit our next Geography quiz here: Geography Quiz: Part 2 – Discover More of the World!
Geography Quiz: Part 1
Questions
1. What is the largest continent by land area?
a) Africa
b) Asia
c) Europe
d) South America
2. Which country has the most time zones?
a) Russia
b) United States
c) France
d) Australia
3. What is the capital of Canada?
a) Toronto
b) Ottawa
c) Vancouver
d) Montreal
4. What river is the longest in the world?
a) Amazon River
b) Yangtze River
c) Mississippi River
d) Nile River
5. Which desert is the largest in the world?
a) Gobi Desert
b) Arabian Desert
c) Sahara Desert
d) Antarctic Desert
6. What is the smallest country in the world by area?
a) Monaco
b) Vatican City
c) San Marino
d) Liechtenstein
7. Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?
a) Andes
b) Himalayas
c) Alps
d) Rockies
8. Which ocean is the largest by surface area?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Indian Ocean
c) Pacific Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
9. What is the official language of Brazil?
a) Spanish
b) Portuguese
c) French
d) English
10. What country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
a) China
b) Japan
c) Thailand
d) South Korea
11. Which U.S. state has the longest coastline?
a) California
b) Florida
c) Alaska
d) Texas
12. What is the highest waterfall in the world?
a) Niagara Falls
b) Angel Falls
c) Victoria Falls
d) Iguazu Falls
13. Which European country is shaped like a boot?
a) Spain
b) Italy
c) Greece
d) Portugal
14. What is the largest lake in the world by area?
a) Lake Superior
b) Lake Michigan
c) Lake Victoria
d) Caspian Sea
15. What country is home to the Great Barrier Reef?
a) Australia
b) New Zealand
c) Indonesia
d) Fiji
16. Which African country has the most pyramids?
a) Egypt
b) Sudan
c) Libya
d) Morocco
17. What is the capital city of Iceland?
a) Oslo
b) Reykjavik
c) Copenhagen
d) Helsinki
18. What is the southernmost continent on Earth?
a) Africa
b) South America
c) Antarctica
d) Australia
19. The Danube River flows through how many countries?
a) 5
b) 8
c) 12
d) 10
20. What is the tallest mountain in Africa?
a) Mount Kenya
b) Mount Kilimanjaro
c) Mount Meru
d) Mount Elgon
Answers
1.b) Asia
2.c) France
3.b) Ottawa
4.d) Nile River
5.d) Antarctic Desert
6.b) Vatican City
7.b) Himalayas
8.c) Pacific Ocean
9.b) Portuguese
10.b) Japan
11.c) Alaska
12.b) Angel Falls
13.b) Italy
14.d) Caspian Sea
15.a) Australia
16.b) Sudan
17.b) Reykjavik
18.c) Antarctica
19.d) 10
20.b) Mount Kilimanjaro
We hope you enjoyed this geography adventure! How did you score? Share this quiz with your friends to test their knowledge, and stay tuned for Part 2 to explore even more about the world!
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