World Geography Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge of the World

Question 1

Which continent is the biggest in terms of land area?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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North America

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Africa

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Europe

Question 2

Which mountain range is the tallest in the world?

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Himalayas

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Andes

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Alps

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Rocky Mountains

Question 3

Which of the following is **not** a major mountain range in the world?

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Cascade Range

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Himalayas

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Andes

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Alps

Question 4

Which mountain range is found in South America?

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Andes

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Himalayas

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Alps

Question 5

Which of these mountain ranges is NOT located in Asia?

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Alps

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Himalayas

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Kunlun Mountains

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Caucasus

Question 6

Which ocean is the biggest in the world?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 7

Which of these is NOT one of the world's major oceans?

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Mediterranean Sea

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 8

Which of the following mountain ranges is NOT found in Asia?

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Andes

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Himalayas

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Ural Mountains

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Tian Shan

Question 9

Which of these mountain ranges is NOT found in Asia?

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Andes

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Himalayas

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Tian Shan

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Caucasus

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a major ocean in the world?

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Mediterranean Sea

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 11

What is the name of the world's largest ocean?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a physical feature of the Earth's surface?

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Atmosphere

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Mountain range

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River

Question 13

In which continent is the Amazon Rainforest, the world's largest tropical rainforest, located?

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South America

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North America

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Europe

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Asia

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a natural physical feature found on continents?

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Borders

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Mountains

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Rivers

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Deserts

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Sahara Desert's climate?

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Heavy rainfall and thick plant life

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Extreme heat and dryness

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Large areas of moving sand dunes

Question 16

Which of these major mountain ranges is found in Asia?

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Himalayas Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Andes Mountains

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Alps Mountains

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a major physical feature of the Earth?

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Governments

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Mountains

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Oceans

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Deserts

Question 18

What are two characteristics of the Amazon rainforest?

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Dense vegetation

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Abundant rainfall

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Temperate climate

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Snowy winters

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature of Africa?

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The Amazon Rainforest

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The Sahara Desert

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The Great Rift Valley

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The Nile River

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature of the continent of Africa?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Sahara Desert

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Great Rift Valley

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Nile River

Question 21

Which mountain range is found in Asia?

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Himalayas

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Andes

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Alps

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Rocky Mountains

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a physical feature of Earth's surface?

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Stars

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Mountains

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Oceans

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Rivers

Question 23

Which of the following is the highest mountain range in Asia?

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Himalayas

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Andes

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Rocky Mountains

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Alps

Question 24

What is a key characteristic of a tropical climate?

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Hot and humid year-round

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Cold and dry year-round

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Warm summers and cool winters

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Mild temperatures year-round

Question 25

The Danube River is located in:

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Europe

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North America

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South America

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Asia

Question 26

Which of the following is the largest desert in Africa?

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Sahara

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Gobi

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Atacama

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Antarctica

Question 27

Buddhism is a major religion in:

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East Asia

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North America

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South America

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Europe

Question 28

Which continent is the biggest in terms of land area?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Africa

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Europe

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North America

Question 29

Which of these is a significant mountain range located in South America?

Accepted Answer

Andes

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Himalayas

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Alps

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Rocky Mountains

Question 30

Which region of the world experiences a tropical rainforest climate?

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Amazon Basin

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Sahara Desert

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Arabian Peninsula

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Siberian Taiga

Question 31

What is a major industry in the Middle East?

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Oil production

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Agriculture

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Fishing

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Tourism

Question 32

Which of these countries is situated in the Caribbean Sea?

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Jamaica

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Mexico

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Canada

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Argentina

Question 33

What is a distinctive physical feature of the continent of Africa?

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The Sahara Desert, the world's largest hot desert

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Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain

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The Amazon River, the world's largest river

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The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system

Question 34

Which ocean covers the greatest area of Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

The Pacific Ocean

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The Atlantic Ocean

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The Indian Ocean

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The Arctic Ocean

Question 35

Which of these is an important economic activity in the region of South America?

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Agriculture, the cultivation of crops and raising of animals

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Manufacturing, the production of goods

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Tourism, the industry of providing services to travelers

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Technology, the development and application of scientific knowledge

Question 36

Which of these is a major environmental issue affecting the planet?

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Pollution, the contamination of the environment

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War, a state of armed conflict between countries or groups

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Poverty, a lack of basic necessities

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Disease, an illness or sickness affecting people or animals

Question 37

What river is famous for flowing through the Grand Canyon?

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The Colorado River, known for carving the Grand Canyon

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The Mississippi River, the longest river in North America

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The Amazon River, the largest river in the world by volume

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The Nile River, the longest river in the world

Question 38

Which of these best describes the climate of the Sahara Desert?

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Hot and dry, with little rainfall and high temperatures

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Cold and wet, with frequent precipitation and low temperatures

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Temperate and rainy, with moderate temperatures and abundant rainfall

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Tropical and humid, with high temperatures and humidity

Question 39

Which of these is a type of traditional shelter used by many indigenous cultures?

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A yurt, a portable, round tent covered with skins or felt

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An apartment building, a large multi-unit residential building

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A mansion, a large, luxurious house

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A house, a building designed for human habitation

Question 40

What is the name of the largest rainforest in the world?

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The Amazon rainforest, located in South America

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The Congo rainforest, located in Central Africa

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The temperate rainforest, found in coastal areas of the world

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The boreal forest, located in northern regions of the world

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a major mountain range in the world?

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Great Plains

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Andes

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Himalayas

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Alps

Question 42

Which of the following is not considered a continent?

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Mesopotamia

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Asia

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Antarctica

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Europe

Question 43

Which continent is known for its vast deserts and high mountains?

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Africa

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Asia

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South America

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Antarctica

Question 44

Which is the largest body of water on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 45

Which of the following is a resource that can be replaced naturally?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 46

What is the capital city of France?

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Paris

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London

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Madrid

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Berlin

Question 47

Which climate zone is characterized by hot and humid summers and cold and dry winters?

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Humid continental

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Mild temperate

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Hot and dry

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Extreme polar

Question 48

Name the longest river flowing within the United States.

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Rio Grande

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Ohio River

Question 49

Which of the following countries is not in the continent of South America?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

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Brazil

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Argentina

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Chile

Question 50

What is the name of the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates?

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Theory of plate tectonics

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Theory of continental drift

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Theory of mountain formation

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Theory of ocean currents

Question 51

Which of these mountain ranges is found in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

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Andes

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Alps

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Rocky Mountains

Question 52

Which factor has the greatest influence on the climate of a coastal area?

Accepted Answer

Proximity to ocean currents

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Distance from the equator

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Altitude

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Prevailing wind patterns

Question 53

Which mountain range is found only in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

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Andes Mountains

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Alps

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Rocky Mountains

Question 54

What is a major landform found in North America?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Amazon Rainforest

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Sahara Desert

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Great Barrier Reef

Question 55

Which ocean covers the largest area on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 56

Which continent is nicknamed the 'Land Down Under'?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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Asia

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Africa

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Antarctica

Question 57

Which climate zone is characterized by high temperatures, heavy rainfall, and dense vegetation?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Temperate forest

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Polar ice cap

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Desert

Question 58

Which fossil fuel is the primary energy source for most modern societies?

Accepted Answer

Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Solar energy

Question 59

Which of the following mountain ranges is located in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

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Andes Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Alps

Question 60

Which of the following rivers flows through the Amazon rainforest?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Nile River

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Yangtze River

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Mississippi River

Question 61

Which prominent mountain range is located within the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Himalayas

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Alps

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Andes

Question 62

Identify the region of the world renowned for its vast deserts and distinct wildlife.

Accepted Answer

Africa

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Europe

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Asia

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Antarctica

Question 63

Which continent boasts the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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North America

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South America

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Africa

Question 64

Identify the theory that explains the historical movement of Earth's continents.

Accepted Answer

Plate Tectonics

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Continental Drift

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Theory of Relativity

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Big Bang Theory