Exploring Geography: Quiz for Grade 9

Which continent is the largest by land area?

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

• Europe

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What is the name of the world's largest ocean?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

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Which type of map shows the physical features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes?

• Political map

• Topographic map

• Climate map

• Economic map

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What is the term for a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land?

• Plateau

• Valley

• Plain

• Basin

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Which continent is known as the "Frozen Continent"?

• Antarctica

• Europe

• South America

• Australia

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What is the name of the map that shows boundaries of countries, states, and cities?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Thematic map

• Road map

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Which landform is characterized by a steep, often vertical, drop?

• Hill

• Cliff

• Plateau

• Valley

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Which ocean is located to the east of Africa?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Southern Ocean

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What type of map would you use to show the distribution of population in a region?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Thematic map

• Topographic map

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Which landform is a naturally occurring, raised area of land, not as high as a mountain?

• Hill

• Valley

• Basin

• Plain

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