Geography Basics Quiz

What is the term for a large continuous mass of land that is conventionally regarded as a distinct geographical unit?

• Island

• Continent

• Peninsula

• Archipelago

Which of the following lines run parallel to the equator?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Meridian

• Tropic

What is the angular distance of a place east or west of the Prime Meridian called?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Equator

• Tropic

Which term describes the arrangement of physical features of an area, including landscape and elevation?

• Cartography

• Topography

• Geography

• Geology

What is the science or practice of drawing maps called?

• Cartography

• Topography

• Geography

• Geology

What term is used to describe the variety and variability of life forms in an environment?

• Ecology

• Biodiversity

• Biology

• Ecosystem

How many continents are there on Earth?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

Which of the following is NOT a continent?

• Asia

• Antarctica

• Greenland

• Europe

What is the angular distance of a place north or south of the Earth’s equator called?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Meridian

• Axis

Which line is used as the reference for measuring longitude?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn