Geography Quiz

What is a flat representation of the Earth called?

• Globe

• Sphere

• Map

• Continent

What is the feature called that shares the main directions printed on a map or a chart?

• Scale

• Grid

• Compass Rose

• Legend

What term describes a nation with its own government and borders?

• City

• Country

• Continent

• State

What is a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it?

• Region

• Gorge

• Valley

• Tributary

Which landform is steeper than a hill?

• Plateau

• Valley

• Mountains

• Region

Which landform typically has a river or stream flowing through it?

• Plateau

• Valley

• Mountains

• Estuary

On which continent is New York located?

• Europe

• Asia

• North America

• Australia

What is one of the nicknames for New York?

• The Sunshine State

• The Empire State

• The Golden State

• The Lone Star State

What is another nickname for New York?

• The Big Apple

• The Windy City

• The Garden State

• The Peach State

Which of the following is a part of culture?

• Government

• Weather

• Geography

• Climate