Geography Quiz

Define Peninsula.

• A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides

• A large body of water surrounded by land

• A mountain range with steep sides

• A flat area of land with no trees

Define Human Geography.

• The study of Earth's physical features

• The study of human societies and their relationships with the environment

• The study of animal habitats

• The study of weather patterns

Define Physical Geography.

• The study of human cultures

• The study of Earth's physical features and processes

• The study of economic systems

• The study of political systems

In what part of Canada do most French Speaking Canadians live?

• British Columbia

• Quebec

• Alberta

• Manitoba

Why do most Canadians live in Southern Canada?

• Because of the tropical climate

• Due to the proximity to the United States

• Because of the harsh northern climate

• Due to the availability of natural resources

The ____________ peninsula is a large part of southern Mexico that has a tropical climate and coasts along the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

• Yucatan

• Baja California

• Iberian

• Kamchatka

Central America is an ______________ , which is a narrow strip of land with sea on either side.

• Isthmus

• Peninsula

• Plateau

• Archipelago

The world’s largest rainforest is located in the basin of which river?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Mississippi

• Yangtze

What is the largest country in South America?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Chile

• Peru

What is the smallest country in Europe?

• Monaco

• Vatican City

• San Marino

• Liechtenstein