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?
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
Taj Mahal
Big Ben
Where is Shanghai located?
Singapore
Australia
Japan
China
You'll have to spend the majority of your winter in darkness if you're in the capital of Finland. What is it?
Oslo
Reykjavik
Valletta
Helsinki
In what direction does the equator run?
Vertically
Horizontally
What is the southernmost state in the continental U.S.?
Tennessee
Texas
Hawaii
Florida
Despite its tropical location, which of these islands is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands?
Maldives
Seychelles
Colonsay
Aruba
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
Soil horizon
Sound
Slough
Christ the Redeemer stands watch over this Brazilian town. Where is it located?
Bridgetown
Monaco
Ottawa
Rio de Janeiro
Known as the location of all three branches of the government, what is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
Mumbai
Islamabad
Agra
True or false: Ireland is the largest country in the United Kingdom.
False
True
True or false: The Great Wall of China can be seen from space.
False
True
Founded by missionaries in 1554, this Brazilian town is named in honor of Saint Paul. What is its name?
Mexico City
Santiago
São Paulo
Bogota
Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?
Obsidian
Granite
Marble
Olivine
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?
Latvia
Lithuania
Spain
Hungary
During the winter in Antarctica, temperatures can fall as low as:
-80 degrees Fahrenheit (-63 degrees Celsius)
-70 degrees Fahrenheit (-57 degrees Celsius)
-90 degrees Fahrenheit (-68 degrees Celsius)
What's the top of a mountain called?
Summit
Shield
Swale
Shore
Of the following countries, which is home to Mauna Kea?
New Zealand
Argentina
Guatemala
United States
Which of these is a kind of hill?
Corrasion
Cinder cone
Cay
Cuesta
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?
Moon and star
Bird
Sun
Leaf
Which country has Bishkek as its capital?
Serbia
Kyrgyzstan
Brunei
Oman
When was the EU founded?
2008
1934
1881
1993
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?
Osaka
Bangkok
Hong Kong
Tokyo
In which U.S. state is the volcano, Mount St. Helens?
Nevada
California
Texas
Washington
One Comment
Oops, missed the word continental in that question!