Geography Quiz

What is a peninsula?

• A landform surrounded by water on most sides

• A landform completely surrounded by water

• A landform with no water around it

• A landform with mountains on all sides

Where does the Gulf Stream originate?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Gulf of Alaska

• Gulf of Aden

• Gulf of California

What effect does the Gulf Stream have on Western Europe?

• Produces a temperate climate

• Causes extreme cold

• Leads to desertification

• Creates monsoon conditions

What sweeps down from the Arctic north or eastern Siberia to affect Eastern Europe?

• Colder air

• Warmer air

• Humid air

• Dry air

Which island is the largest by population in Europe?

• Ireland

• Sicily

• Great Britain

• Sardinia

Which island ranks second in population among European islands?

• Sicily

• Ireland

• Zealand

• Sardinia

Which island is listed as number 10 by population?

• Gran Canaria

• Crete

• Fyn

• Malta

Which mountain range forms the boundary between Europe and Asia?

• Alps

• Ural Mountains

• Andes

• Himalayas

Which two rivers are famous for the many castles that dot their shores?

• Seine and Thames

• Danube and Rhine

• Tiber and Seine

• Thames and Tiber

Through which city does the Seine River flow?

• Rome

• Paris

• London

• Vienna