Geography Quiz

What is a river?

• A large body of saltwater

• A flowing body of freshwater

• A flat area of land

• A small pond

What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?

• Mountains are taller than hills

• Hills are taller than mountains

• They are the same

• Mountains have more trees

What is a watershed?

• A type of tree

• An area that drains water to a common outlet

• A flatland area

• A type of rock

What are the three types of rocks?

• Solid, liquid, gas

• Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic

• Organic, inorganic, mineral

• Small, medium, large

What is a glacier?

• A large body of water

• A massive piece of ice that moves over land

• A type of mountain

• A type of river

What is urbanization?

• The process of moving to rural areas

• The growth of cities

• The decrease in population

• The expansion of forests

What factors influence population distribution?

• Climate, resources, and politics

• Color, shape, and size

• Temperature, light, and sound

• Transportation, art, and music

What is a sustainable city?

• A city with a high population density

• A city that uses resources without depleting them

• A city with no parks

• A city that is always under construction

What is the significance of trade routes?

• They connect remote areas

• They facilitate economic and cultural exchange

• They are only used for transportation

• They are always safe and secure

What is a megacity?

• A city with a population over 1 million

• A city with many skyscrapers

• A city with a small population

• A city that is primarily rural