Geography Exam: Trivia Questions! Quiz
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Geography is an exciting discipline that combines different fields to help geographers better understand the earth. Geography is devoted to the study of the land and the people who inhabit it. This quiz involves learning what a political map is used for, which country is not in Asia, what is a mud map, and the capital city of Western Australia. This quiz focuses on geography. Give it a shot.
- 1.
A political map is used to:
- A.
Show tourist destinations
- B.
Show lines defining countries, states and towns
- C.
Show landmarks
- D.
Show contour lines
Correct Answer
B. Show lines defining countries, states and towns -
- 2.
B in BOLTSS stands for:
- A.
Border
- B.
Boundary
- C.
Title
- D.
Source
Correct Answer
A. Border -
- 3.
Which country is not in Asia?
- A.
China
- B.
Japan
- C.
South Korea
- D.
Brazil
Correct Answer
D. Brazil -
- 4.
Which country is in Europe?
- A.
Japan
- B.
Kazakhstan
- C.
Spain
- D.
Indonesia
Correct Answer
C. Spain -
- 5.
A mud map is a:
- A.
Map that shows state lines
- B.
A quick sketch
- C.
Show surface temperatures
- D.
Shows wind changes
Correct Answer
B. A quick sketch -
- 6.
S in BOLTSS stands for?
- A.
Spot
- B.
Title
- C.
Orientation
- D.
Source
Correct Answer
D. Source -
- 7.
The capital city of Western Australia is:
- A.
Broome
- B.
Perth
- C.
Geralton
- D.
Albany
Correct Answer
B. Perth -
- 8.
Canberra is in which state?
- A.
New South Wales
- B.
Victoria
- C.
Queensland
- D.
ACT
Correct Answer
D. ACT -
- 9.
Two countries in North America are?
- A.
Mexico: USA
- B.
USA: Canada
- C.
USA: Alaska
- D.
Mexico: Alaska
Correct Answer
B. USA: Canada -
- 10.
Political maps are unique because:
- A.
They can change
- B.
They show landmarks
- C.
They show weather changes
- D.
They never change
Correct Answer
A. They can change -
- 11.
Which country is not in South America?
- A.
Brazil
- B.
Chile
- C.
Argentina
- D.
Mexico
Correct Answer
D. Mexico -
- 12.
Which ocean borders Western Australia?
- A.
The South Pacific
- B.
The North Pacific
- C.
The Indian
- D.
Bass Straight
Correct Answer
C. The Indian -
- 13.
Contour maps
- A.
Shows a quick way to get to a place
- B.
Shows points of elevation, hills and valleys
- C.
Shows land settlements
- D.
Surface Temperatures
Correct Answer
B. Shows points of elevation, hills and valleys -
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