Geography Quiz

What is the rank of North America in terms of size among the continents of the world?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

How many countries make up the continent of North America?

• 10

• 15

• 23

• 30

Which of the following are the three largest countries in North America?

• United States, Mexico, and Cuba

• Canada, United States, and Mexico

• Canada, Mexico, and Guatemala

• United States, Canada, and Jamaica

North America is surrounded by which of the following oceans?

• Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian

• Pacific, Southern, and Arctic

• Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic

• Indian, Atlantic, and Southern

How many states make up the United States?

• 48

• 50

• 52

• 45

What term is used to describe the 48 states that are joined together inside a common boundary?

• Adjacent

• Contiguous

• Connected

• Continuous

Which two states are separate from the contiguous United States?

• Alaska and Hawaii

• Alaska and Puerto Rico

• Hawaii and Guam

• California and Texas

Alaska is connected to which country?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Russia

• Japan

Approximately how many miles is Hawaii from California?

• 2,400 miles

• 1,200 miles

• 3,000 miles

• 500 miles

What type of landforms are found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts according to the text?

• Mountain ranges

• Broad lowlands

• Volcanic formations

• Desert areas