Spain Geography Quiz

What percentage of the Iberian Peninsula does Spain occupy?

• 70%

• 80%

• 60%

• 90%

Which body of water is on the southeast side of Spain?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Strait of Gibraltar

• Pacific Ocean

What separates Spain from Africa?

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Strait of Gibraltar

What was an important factor in the Spanish monarchs' decision to explore and colonize new lands?

• Location on the Arctic Ocean

• Location on the Atlantic Ocean

• Location on the Indian Ocean

• Location on the Pacific Ocean

Which mountain range separates Spain from France on the north and northeast?

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Pyrenees

Which direction do the main rivers of Spain flow?

• West to the Atlantic Ocean

• South to the Pacific Ocean

• East to the Indian Ocean

• North to the Arctic Ocean

What is the central plateau of Spain called?

• Central Plain

• Highland Plateau

• Rocky Plateau

• Meseta Central

What is the climate like in the northern part of Spain?

• Extreme temperatures reaching 50° Celsius

• Dry with very little rainfall

• Mild winters and cool summers

• Rainy and moderated by the ocean

What is the climate like in the southern two-thirds of Spain?

• Extreme temperatures reaching 50° Celsius

• Dry with very little rainfall

• Mild winters and cool summers

• Rainy and moderated by the ocean

What helped shape Spain's history and culture?

• Isolation from the rest of Europe

• Regionalism and individual kingdoms

• Abundance of natural resources

• Access to the Atlantic Ocean