Geography is more than just the study of the planet and its physical landforms, it is about learning more about the world, from the land to the countries and even the people. It gives us a better understanding of the world we live in, and how to care for it.
There are many different types of geography, including physical geography, which looks at the land and features of the Earth; human geography, which looks at people and their cultures; and political geography, which looks at the countries and their governments.
While you live on Earth and surely have taken a couple of geography classes in your day, how much do you actually know about the world and its geography? Well, you'll get plenty of chances to test your knowledge with this geography quiz. Of course, acing a quiz like this won't come easy; you'll have to think way back to the stuff you learned in school, and more! Do you have what it takes to win this quiz with a 17/25 or higher score?
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Let's get started! What famous landmark is located in London, England?
Taj Mahal
Big Ben
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
Where is Shanghai located?
Australia
Singapore
China
Japan
You'll have to spend the majority of your winter in darkness if you're in the capital of Finland. What is it?
Valletta
Oslo
Helsinki
Reykjavik
In what direction does the equator run?
Vertically
Horizontally
What is the southernmost state in the continental U.S.?
Texas
Hawaii
Florida
Tennessee
Despite its tropical location, which of these islands is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands?
Maldives
Colonsay
Aruba
Seychelles
The world is divided by imaginary lines. Where's the Tropic of Capricorn?
Southern hemisphere
Northern hemisphere
A snowcap is the top part of the mountain that is always covered in snow. What's the lowest spot of a snowcap called?
Snowline
Sound
Soil horizon
Slough
Christ the Redeemer stands watch over this Brazilian town. Where is it located?
Ottawa
Monaco
Bridgetown
Rio de Janeiro
Known as the location of all three branches of the government, what is the capital city of India?
Islamabad
New Delhi
Agra
Mumbai
True or false: Ireland is the largest country in the United Kingdom.
True
False
True or false: The Great Wall of China can be seen from space.
True
False
Founded by missionaries in 1554, this Brazilian town is named in honor of Saint Paul. What is its name?
Mexico City
São Paulo
Bogota
Santiago
Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?
Olivine
Obsidian
Marble
Granite
Which of the following river's headwaters are not located in China?
Mekong River
Pearl River
Ganges
Yangtze River
Vilnius is the capital city of which European country?
Lithuania
Latvia
Hungary
Spain
During the winter in Antarctica, temperatures can fall as low as:
-70 degrees Fahrenheit (-57 degrees Celsius)
-80 degrees Fahrenheit (-63 degrees Celsius)
-90 degrees Fahrenheit (-68 degrees Celsius)
What's the top of a mountain called?
Shield
Swale
Summit
Shore
Of the following countries, which is home to Mauna Kea?
Argentina
New Zealand
United States
Guatemala
Which of these is a kind of hill?
Cinder cone
Cuesta
Cay
Corrasion
You may know that Turkey is home to one of the most vibrant cities in the world in Istanbul, but what is the central image displayed on its red and white flag?
Sun
Leaf
Moon and star
Bird
Which country has Bishkek as its capital?
Oman
Serbia
Kyrgyzstan
Brunei
When was the EU founded?
2008
1993
1881
1934
Japan is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun," and its capital is the world's most populous metropolitan area. What's the capital?
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Osaka
Bangkok
In which U.S. state is the volcano, Mount St. Helens?
Texas
Washington
Nevada
California
5 Comments
22/25
I got 14 out of 25!
Not bad! There’s quite a few smarts up in that noggin of yours, but you’re not a scholar just yet. P.S. But for the record, we think you did a grand job.
I got 19 out of 25! – 76%
GIGANTIC BRAIN! When it comes to geography, you are the smartest person in the room! Come back tomorrow to try a new quiz and see if you can beat today’s score!
17 / 4 / 25
25/25
Oops, missed the word continental in that question!