Geography Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a continent?

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• Arctic

Which ocean is the largest?

• Indian

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Arctic

A plateau is best described as:

• Flat land higher than the surrounding land

• A raised area smaller than a mountain

• A dry area with little rainfall

• A flat, tree-filled land

What does a map key/legend explain?

• Directions on a map

• The meaning of symbols and colors

• The distance between places

• The temperature of locations

The Equator is a line of:

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Coordinates

• Direction

A valley is found:

• Between hills or mountains

• Surrounded completely by water

• In the middle of a desert

• At the top of a plateau

Which tool on a map helps you measure distance?

• Compass Rose

• Legend

• Scale

• Coordinates

What is the smallest continent?

• Africa

• South America

• Europe

• Australia

Which body of water is completely surrounded by land?

• Sea

• Ocean

• River

• Lake

Which landform has steep sides and is very high?

• Hill

• Plateau

• Mountain

• Plain