Geography and Earth Science Quiz

What is an Atlas?

• A type of cloud

• A mountain range

• A book of maps

• A type of rock

What does the theory of Continental Drift suggest?

• The Earth is flat

• The Earth once had a supercontinent

• The Earth is hollow

• The Earth is expanding

Who studies the Earth?

• Meteorologist

• Biologist

• Geologist

• Astronomer

What is an Isthmus?

• A large desert

• A deep ocean trench

• A strip of land connecting two larger landmasses

• A type of volcano

Who studies weather?

• Meteorologist

• Botanist

• Geologist

• Oceanographer

Which ocean was first shown on Waldseemüller’s map?

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Arctic

• Pacific

What was the name of the supercontinent?

• Atlantis

• Gondwana

• Laurasia

• Pangaea

Which country has the largest area?

• Canada

• China

• United States

• Russia

Where was Waldseemüller born?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• Germany

Who came up with the Continental Drift Theory?

• Darwin

• Newton

• Wegener

• Einstein