Exploring Physical Geography

What is the largest continent on Earth?

• Africa

• Asia

• Antarctica

• North America

Which ocean is the deepest in the world?

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is the term for a large body of saltwater surrounded by land?

• river

• sea

• lake

• ocean

What is the highest mountain in the world?

• Kangchenjunga

• Mount Everest

• K2

• Lhotse

Which desert is the largest in the world?

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Antarctic Desert

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• International Date Line

• Equator

What type of landform is created by the movement of tectonic plates?

• Lakes and rivers

• Deserts and plains

• Mountains and valleys

• Oceans and seas

What is the term for a natural watercourse flowing towards an ocean, sea, or lake?

• pond

• stream

• delta

• river

What is the main factor that affects the climate of a region?

• Humidity

• Wind patterns

• Altitude

• Latitude