Geography Quiz

What is geography?

• The study of the earth and its features

• The study of history

• The study of animals and plants

• The study of space

What are some features that geographers study?

• Deserts, river valleys, mountains

• Forests, lakes, oceans

• Cities, buildings, roads

• Animals, plants, insects

What is the difference between an island and a continent?

• Size

• Location

• Population

• Climate

What is the difference between a map and a globe?

• A map is flat while a globe is round

• A map shows more detail than a globe

• A map is easier to carry than a globe

• A map is used for navigation while a globe is for decoration

What is the purpose of a relief map?

• To show the political boundaries of countries

• To show the population density of an area

• To show the natural features of the earth

• To show the weather patterns

Are all continents completely surrounded by water?

• No

• Only some continents are surrounded by water

• Yes

• It depends on the size of the continent

What do we call people who study the earth and its features?

• Geographers

• Biologists

• Astronomers

• Geologists

What's the difference between an ocean and a sea?

• Size

• Location

• Salinity

• Depth

What's the difference between a peninsula and an archipelago?

• A peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides, while an archipelago is a group of islands

• A peninsula is a group of islands, while an archipelago is surrounded by water on three sides

• A peninsula is larger than an archipelago

• A peninsula is located in the ocean, while an archipelago is located on land

What is a peninsula?

• a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides

• a group of islands

• the shape created by a bending line