Elementary Geography Vocabulary

What are the seven continents of the world?

• Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Africa

• Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Asia

• Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia

• Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Greenland

Name the five oceans of the world.

• Antarctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Arctic Ocean

• Mediterranean Ocean

• Caribbean Ocean

Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

• Japan

• Korea

• China

• Thailand

What is the highest mountain in the world?

• K2

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Denali

• Mount Everest

What is the largest desert in the world?

• Sahara Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

• Gobi Desert

• Antarctic Desert

What is the climate like in the Amazon rainforest?

• Cold and dry with low levels of rainfall

• Mild and temperate with moderate levels of rainfall

• Hot and humid with high levels of rainfall

• Extreme and unpredictable with no rainfall

Which continent is known for its diverse wildlife?

• Europe

• Antarctica

• Asia

• Africa

What is the capital of France?

• Rome

• Paris

• Berlin

• London

What type of landform is the Grand Canyon?

• The Grand Canyon is a canyon landform.

• The Grand Canyon is a desert landform.

• The Grand Canyon is a mountain landform.

• The Grand Canyon is a lake landform.

Which river is known as the longest river in the world?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River