General Studies (Geography)

1. What is the third planet from the sun in our solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Which continent is made up of 44 countries?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

What is the currency used by many European Union countries?

• Euro

• Dollar

• Pound

• Yen

What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?

• Big Ben

• Eiffel Tower

• Colosseum

• Sagrada Familia

What is the process called when heat in the Earth's core creates currents or shock waves in the crust?

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Landslide

What is the device used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?

• Seismograph

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 40%

• 50%

• 71%

• 90%

What is the composition of water?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and oxygen

• Carbon and hydrogen

• Nitrogen and carbon

1. What are the four layers of the Earth?

The process of intentionally manipulating or altering the weather is called _______________.