Embark on a virtual journey around the world with this 15-question geography quiz. Test your expertise on countries, capitals, landmarks, and more as you traverse continents, explore diverse landscapes, and delve into bustling cities. From seasoned travelers to armchair explorers, this challenge offers an engaging way to gauge geographic knowledge. Prepare to put your world wisdom to the test in this global adventure.
What is the name for a flat, low-lying plain that forms where a river splits into multiple streams near the coast?
Floodplain
Delta
Estuary
Alluvial fan
Which of these countries does NOT border the Black Sea?
Greece
Ukraine
Turkey
Romania
Which of these mountain ranges is located in Asia?
Andes
Himalayas
Urals
Alps
The Strait of Malacca connects which two bodies of water?
The Strait of Malacca is also the shortest shipping route between the Far East and the Indian Ocean and has been used as a ship route for centuries.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
Andaman Sea and South China Sea
Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
The Line Islands, which cross the International Date Line, belong predominantly to which country?
Britain
France
Kiribati
New Zealand
Which of these islands is NOT part of the Caribbeans?
Barbados
Jamaica
Bermuda
Trinidad
Which African country is the only one in the world with two capital cities more than 1,000 km apart?
South Africa
Nigeria
Tanzania
Sudan
The Andaman Sea is bordered by which of these countries?
Cambodia
Vietnam
Philippines
Myanmar
What term describes the process by which wind eroses solid particles from the ground surface?
Deflation
Attrition
Saltation
Abrasion
Which of these is NOT a layer of the Earth's atmosphere?
Troposphere
Lithosphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
What type of rock is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Sedimentary
Composite
Igneous
Metamorphic
Which ocean current brings warm water from the Caribbean to the North Atlantic?
Benguela Current
Gulf Stream
Kuroshio Current
Humboldt Current
What is "Subsidence" in geography?
When land gradually sinks compared to sea level
When land gradually rises compared to sea level
When mountain walls are made smooth by water erosion
When coral reefs become white and lose their living inhabitants
Which of these cities is NOT located on the Tropic of Cancer?
Taipei, Taiwan
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Havana, Cuba
Muscat, Oman
Which country has the highest number of UNESCO Global Geoparks as of 2024?
China
Spain
Japan
Italy
Let's try that again...
World geography may not be your strong suit, or you might have just forgotten what they used to teach you at school. To be honest, I can't blame you... but why not try again and remember some of your old knowledge? Alternatively, have a look at the answers by clicking on 'Show Mistakes' and also see where you went wrong.
You're stuck in the middle: your performance is quite good, but it isn't outstanding. Since you're so close to top notch, don't stop learning and give this quiz another try, we challenge you! Alternatively, have a look at the answers by clicking on 'Show Mistakes' and also see where you went wrong.
Some people just know their geography, and you're definitely one of them! You feel confident not matter where you are, as you've accumulated quite a lot of knowledge about all the different places and countries in the world.
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