Exploring World Geography Quiz

What is the name of the ocean located to the east of Africa?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which direction is opposite to north on a compass?

• East

• South

• West

• Northeast

Which of the following is a major sea located between Europe and Africa?

• Caribbean Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Bering Sea

• Coral Sea

If you are facing east, which direction is directly to your left?

• North

• South

• West

• East

Which of the following is a landform that is higher than the surrounding area and often has a peak?

• Valley

• Mountain

• Plain

• Plateau

Which continent is directly south of Europe?

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

• North America

Given a map with a compass rose, how would you determine which way is northwest?

• By looking directly between north and west

• By looking directly between south and east

• By looking directly between east and north

• By looking directly between south and west

If a city is described as being "north of the river and east of the mountains," what type of location is being described?

• Absolute location

• Relative location

• Exact coordinates

• Political location

Which of the following best describes the location of the Amazon Rainforest?

• Northern Africa

• Southeast Asia

• South America

• Eastern Europe

Which of the following is an example of using relative location?

• 40°N, 74°W

• The city is west of the river

• 100 Main Street

• 10 kilometers from the coast