Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with these 15 basic geography questions that will leave you feeling either proud or embarrassed depending on how well you do.
Whether you’re a seasoned geography enthusiast or just looking to brush up on the basics, this quiz is a great way to start thinking about the diverse aspects of our world. See if you can score 15/15!
1. Question: What Ocean Is On The West Coast Of The United States?
Answer: The ocean on the west coast of the United States is the Pacific Ocean. It is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
2. What Is the Largest U.S. State by Area?
Answer: Alaska, spanning approximately 665,384 square miles, is the largest U.S. state by area. Despite its vastness, it remains the least densely populated.
3. What Are The Names of The Five Oceans?
Answer: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean and the Southern Ocean (Antarctic). The oceans make up 71% of Earth’s surface.
4. What is The Closest Planet to Earth?
Answer: Venus is the planet closest to Earth. It’s also the hottest planet in our solar system.
5. Can You Name Three U.S. States With A Coastline On The Gulf Of Mexico?
Answers: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida are the states with a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. Together they make up the area known as the Gulf Coast Region.
6. What Is the Capital of the United States?
Answer: Washington D.C. is the capital of the U.S.
It is named after the first president, George Washington, who is considered the “Father of Our Country.”
7. Name One of the Two Longest Rivers in the United States.
Answer: The Missouri River, stretching 2,540 miles, and the Mississippi River, extending 2,350 miles, are the two longest rivers in the United States. These rivers are essential to American culture and economy.
6. Canada Shares The World’s Longest National Border With What Country?
Answer: Canada shares the world’s longest national border with the United States. It spans 5,525 miles across 13 U.S. states and eight Canadian provinces.
7. What Is the Largest Hot Desert In the World?
Answer: The largest hot desert in the world is the Sahara Desert. Interestingly, the largest desert in the world is the Antarctica, an ice-cold polar desert.
8. What Is The Largest Country in The World?
Answer: Russia is the largest country in the world, encompassing a vast area of 17,098,246 square kilometers. It occupies one-tenth of all land on Earth.
9. What Are the Names of the Seven Continents?
Answer: The continents are called Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia (Oceania). Asia is the largest in size.
10. What Is The Smallest Country In The World?
Answer: The Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. It has a landmass of 0.17 square mile.
13. What Is the Highest Mountain Peak in the World?
Answer: Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world. It sits at approximately 29,000 feet (8,850 meters) in the Himalayas in Nepal.
14. In Which Country Do You Find the Eiffel Tower?
Answer: The Eiffel Tower is located in France. We hope you didn’t say “Paris” as your country!
15. Name 7 Countries in Europe.
There are 44 soverign states or nations in Europe. These countries include Andorra, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Ukraine, Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Romania, The Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Russia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Belarus, Austria, Switzerland, Serbia, Bulgaria, Denmark, Slovakia, Norway, Croatia, Moldova, Albania, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Latvia, Estonia, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City.
This article was produced by TPR Teaching.
Caitriona Maria is an education writer and owner of The Facts Institute. A teacher for seven years, she has been committed to providing students with the best learning opportunities possible, both domestically and abroad. Dedicated to unlocking students' potential, Caitriona has taught English in several countries and continues to explore new cultures through her travels.