Geography Quiz

What does geography study?

• Planets

• Landforms, places, and continents

• Ancient cultures

• Stars

Who studies geography?

• Scientists

• Engineers

• Geographers

• Cartographers

What is the purpose of a compass rose?

• To show distance

• To find directions

• To identify symbols

• To draw maps

Which direction is NOT a cardinal direction?

• North

• Southeast

• West

• South

What does a map key show?

• The meaning of symbols on the map

• The directions on the map

• The scale of the map

• The size of the map

What is the heighest mountain on Earth?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• The Alps

• Mount Fuji

Which river is the longest in the world?

• Amazon River

• Ganges River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

What do rivers provide to humans?

• Saltwater

• Freshwater for drinking

• Sand

• None of the above

What is a canyon?

• A deep valley carved by a river

• A small hill

• A plain covered in rocks

• A flat surface

What is a characteristic of industrial cities?

• They have historic architecture

• They focus on manufacturing industries

• They are filled with forests

• They are surrounded by rivers