Geography Quiz

Which is true about the Nile River?

• It is the longest river in North America.

• It flows through much of China.

• It marks the boundary between the United States and Mexico.

• It is the longest river in the world.

Which mountain range is home to Mount Everest, Earth’s tallest mountain?

• The Alps

• The Himalayas

• The Andes

• The Rockies

Which South American tropical habitat is home to a large variety of plants and animals?

• The Andes Mountains

• The Great Lakes

• The Amazon rainforest

• The Huang He River

What three phrases describe the Italian Peninsula?

• Is boot-shaped

• Located in southern Europe

• Home to the Andes Mountains

• Extends into the Mediterranean Sea

Jamal is traveling in South America along the longest continental mountain range in the world. What mountain range is he near?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Andes Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Atlas Mountains

The Alps Mountains—

• are the longest mountain range in China

• are home to Mount Everest

• mark a part of the boundary between Mexico and the United States

• are the largest mountain system in Europe

Which river is the longest in the world?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Yangtze

• Mississippi

Which river is the longest in South America?

• Amazon

• Orinoco

• Paraná

• Uruguay

What major river is a border between Mexico and Texas?

• Columbia River

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

The Mississippi River flows in which continent?

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

• North America