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Exploring Our Earth's Continents and Oceans

Geography

This quiz tests knowledge about the Earth's major landmasses (continents) and vast bodies of water (oceans).

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10 Questions Medium Ages 9+ Apr 3, 2026

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This study set covers Geography through 10 practice questions. This quiz tests knowledge about the Earth's major landmasses (continents) and vast bodies of water (oceans). Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 Which continent is home to the Amazon Rainforest, the largest tropical rainforest in the world?

A Africa
B Asia
C South America
D North America

2 What is the deepest known point in Earth's oceans, located in the Pacific Ocean?

A The Puerto Rico Trench
B The Java Trench
C The Mariana Trench
D The Tonga Trench

3 The continent of Australia is also considered a country and is the smallest continent by land area. What is its nickname?

A The Land of the Rising Sun
B The Land Down Under
C The Emerald Isle
D The Great White Continent

4 Which ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five major oceans?

A Atlantic Ocean
B Indian Ocean
C Arctic Ocean
D Southern Ocean

5 Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain above sea level, is located in which continent?

A Europe
B Asia
C Africa
D North America

6 The continent of Antarctica is almost entirely covered by a massive ice sheet. What percentage of the world's freshwater is stored there?

A About 10%
B About 30%
C About 70%
D About 90%

7 Which ocean lies between Europe and North America, and is the second-largest ocean on Earth?

A Pacific Ocean
B Indian Ocean
C Atlantic Ocean
D Arctic Ocean

8 The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, is found on which continent?

A Asia
B Australia
C North America
D Africa

9 What is the largest continent by land area and population?

A Africa
B North America
C Europe
D Asia

10 The Indian Ocean is bordered by Asia to the north, Africa to the west, and Australia to the east. What continent lies to its south?

A South America
B North America
C Antarctica
D Europe

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