Global Geography Essentials Quiz

1. Which of the following are considered continents of the world?

1) Asia2) Africa3) Australia4) Antarctica5) Europe6) North America7) South America

1) Greenland 2) India 3) Madagascar

Greenland is considered the world's largest island, not a continent. India is a country in Asia and Madagascar is an island off the coast of Africa, not a continent.

Explanation

Greenland is considered the world's largest island, not a continent. India is a country in Asia and Madagascar is an island off the coast of Africa, not a continent.

2. Which are the five Oceans of the world?

Mediterranean Ocean

1) Indian Ocean2) Pacific Ocean3) Atlantic Ocean4) Arctic Ocean5) Southern Ocean

Black Sea Ocean

Caribbean Ocean

The correct answer includes the five recognized oceans, while the incorrect answers refer to seas or bodies of water that do not meet the criteria to be classified as separate oceans.

Explanation

The correct answer includes the five recognized oceans, while the incorrect answers refer to seas or bodies of water that do not meet the criteria to be classified as separate oceans.

3. What is an Ocean?

A large body of fresh water surrounded by land.

It is a great body of salt water which covers ¾ of earth’s surface.

A dense forest with thick foliage and diverse wildlife.

A vast desert with sand dunes and extreme temperatures.

An ocean is a vast body of salt water covering a significant portion of Earth's surface, not to be confused with fresh water lakes, deserts, or forests.

Explanation

An ocean is a vast body of salt water covering a significant portion of Earth's surface, not to be confused with fresh water lakes, deserts, or forests.

4. What are the cardinal directions on a map?

They are:- North- South- East - West

Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest

Up, Down, Left, Right

Front, Back, Left, Right

The cardinal directions on a map are North, South, East, and West. The other options provided do not accurately represent the cardinal directions commonly used for navigation purposes.

Explanation

The cardinal directions on a map are North, South, East, and West. The other options provided do not accurately represent the cardinal directions commonly used for navigation purposes.

5. What is a continent?

A type of dessert typically served after dinner.

A large body of water surrounded by land.

It is a very large mass of land which covers ¼ of earth’s surface.

A specific type of tree found in rainforests.

A continent is essentially a large, continuous landmass separated by geographical features such as oceans or mountains. It is not a body of water, a type of tree, or a dessert.

Explanation

A continent is essentially a large, continuous landmass separated by geographical features such as oceans or mountains. It is not a body of water, a type of tree, or a dessert.

6. What are the lines of latitude and longitude for?

Measuring distances between different cities.

To mark the borders of countries.

Let's discuss

Determining time zones around the world.

Lines of latitude and longitude are used to precisely determine specific locations on the Earth's surface through a coordinate system. While they help in marking borders and can indirectly relate to the other incorrect answers, their primary purpose is to provide geographical coordinates for any point on the Earth.

Explanation

Lines of latitude and longitude are used to precisely determine specific locations on the Earth's surface through a coordinate system. While they help in marking borders and can indirectly relate to the other incorrect answers, their primary purpose is to provide geographical coordinates for any point on the Earth.

7. What are the intermediate directions on a map?

East, West, North, South

Up, Down, Left, Right

Clockwise, Counterclockwise, Upwards, Downwards

They are:- North-East- North-West- South-East- South-West

The intermediate directions on a map are the directions that fall between the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and include North-East, North-West, South-East, and South-West.

Explanation

The intermediate directions on a map are the directions that fall between the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and include North-East, North-West, South-East, and South-West.