Geography, Government, Economics, and History Quiz

Which river is shared by Canada and the United States and is important for trade?

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

What geographic feature covers much of northern Canada and is cold and sparsely populated?

• Great Plains

• Canadian Shield

• Andes Mountains

• Amazon Rainforest

Which Latin American country is landlocked?

• Brazil

• Bolivia

• Chile

• Argentina

Which body of water is important for oil shipping in the Middle East?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Arabian Sea

• Strait of Hormuz

• Persian Gulf

In which country would you find the Andes Mountains?

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Chile

Which African river is the longest?

• Congo

• Niger

• Zambezi

• Nile

What desert is located in southern Africa?

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Kalahari

• Sonoran

Which country has the most arable land in Latin America?

• Haiti

• Cuba

• Brazil

• Mexico

Which two countries share the Ural Mountains?

• Spain and France

• Russia and Kazakhstan

• Germany and Italy

• Canada and the U.S.

What environmental issue is a problem in Mexico City?

• Acid rain

• Deforestation

• Oil spills

• Air pollution