Geography Quiz for Grade 7

What is the highest mountain range in Europe?

• The Alps
• The Ural Mountains

• The Pyrenees

• The Carpathians

What is the predominant climate in Oceania?

• Desert

• Tropical

• Tempered

• Continental

The Murray River is one of the longest rivers in Oceania.

• True
• False

The Mediterranean climate is common in northern Europe.

• True

• False

What is the most important mountain system in North America?

• The Andes

• The Rockies

• The Alps

Includes various climatic zones, such as the polar climate of the north and the tropical climate of the south. 

• South America

• North America

• Central America

• Panama

The Mayans developed an advanced hieroglyphic writing system and created a precise calendars.

• True

• False

How do ocean currents such as the Gulf Stream influence global climate?

• Distribute cold water around the world.

• Distribute heat around the planet.

• Distribute ice around the world.

Which natural resource is most abundant in Africa?

• Oil

• Coffee

• Diamonds

• Timber

Name two animals that are iconic to Africa's savannas and explain their significance to the ecosystem.