Central America's Geography Quiz

Which ocean borders Central America on the west?

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Which rainforest serves as a natural border between Panama and Columbia?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Congo Rainforest

• Darien Gap

• Sundarbans

Which forest is historically significant for its connection to the ancient Mayan civilization?

• Sherwood Forest

• New Forest

• Black Forest

• Maya Forest

This is the largest coral reef system in North America:

• Great Barrier Reef

• Coral Triangle

• Mesoamerican Reef

• Red Sea Coral Reef

This volcano in Guatemala has been erupting almost every hour for 100 years:

• Volcán Tacaná

• Volcán Acatenango

• Santiaguito

• Volcán Tajumulco

This man-made feature connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean:

• Panama Canal

• Hoover Dam

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Suez Canal

Which country is located directly north of Central America?

• Colombia

• Mexico

• Canada

• United States

Central America is bordered by:

• The Atlantic Ocean on the west and the Pacific Ocean on the east.

• The Pacific Ocean on the west and the Caribbean Sea on the east.

• The Indian Ocean on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the east.

• The Mediterranean Sea on the east and the Caribbean Sea on the west.

What is the longest river in Central America?

• Rio Grande

• Rio San Juan

• Usumacinta River

• Lempa River

This is the largest lake in Central America:

• Lake Atitlán

• Lake Nicaragua

• Lake Managua

• Lake Izabal