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Foundational World Geography Knowledge
World Geography
This quiz tests fundamental knowledge of world geography, covering continents, oceans, major countries, and physical features, aligned with high school curriculum standards.
continents
oceans
countries
physical geography
capitals
25 Questions
Easy
Ages 14+
Apr 23, 2026
About this Study Set
This study set covers World Geography through
25 practice questions.
This quiz tests fundamental knowledge of world geography, covering continents, oceans, major countries, and physical features, aligned with high school curriculum standards. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Foundational World Geography Knowledge study set below.
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1
Which is the largest continent by land area?
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A
North America
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B
Europe
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C
Asia
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D
Africa
2
What is the longest river in the world?
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A
Amazon River
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B
Mississippi River
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C
Nile River
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D
Yangtze River
3
Which ocean is the largest by surface area?
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A
Atlantic Ocean
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B
Indian Ocean
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C
Arctic Ocean
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D
Pacific Ocean
4
Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is located in which mountain range?
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A
Andes
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B
Rocky Mountains
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C
Alps
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D
Himalayas
5
Which country is the most populous in the world?
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A
India
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B
United States
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C
China
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D
Indonesia
6
What is the capital city of Australia?
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A
Sydney
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B
Melbourne
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C
Canberra
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D
Brisbane
7
Which continent is also a country?
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A
Africa
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B
South America
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C
Australia
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D
Antarctica
8
The Sahara Desert is primarily located on which continent?
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A
Asia
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B
North America
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C
Africa
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D
Australia
9
Which of these is a landlocked country?
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A
Brazil
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B
Canada
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C
Switzerland
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D
Japan
10
What is the largest island in the world?
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A
Borneo
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B
Madagascar
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C
Greenland
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D
New Guinea
11
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?
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A
Indonesia
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B
Philippines
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C
Australia
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D
Papua New Guinea
12
Which South American country is known for the Andes Mountains and Machu Picchu?
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A
Chile
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B
Peru
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C
Argentina
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D
Bolivia
13
What is the capital of France?
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A
Berlin
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B
Madrid
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C
Rome
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D
Paris
14
Which European country is shaped like a boot?
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A
Greece
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B
Spain
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C
Italy
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D
Portugal
15
The Amazon Rainforest is predominantly found in which continent?
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A
Africa
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B
North America
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C
Asia
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D
South America
16
Which is the smallest continent by land area?
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A
Europe
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B
Australia
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C
South America
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D
North America
17
What is the capital of Japan?
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A
Seoul
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B
Beijing
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C
Tokyo
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D
Bangkok
18
Which continent is known as the 'Land of Fire and Ice' due to its geothermal activity and glaciers?
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A
New Zealand
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B
Iceland
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C
Greenland
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D
Norway
19
The Nile River flows into which body of water?
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A
Mediterranean Sea
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B
Red Sea
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C
Atlantic Ocean
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D
Indian Ocean
20
Which of the following is the largest country in Africa by land area?
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A
Nigeria
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B
Egypt
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C
Algeria
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D
Democratic Republic of the Congo
21
What is the capital of Canada?
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A
Toronto
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B
Vancouver
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C
Montreal
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D
Ottawa
22
Which continent is home to the Great Wall of China?
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A
India
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B
Japan
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C
China
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D
South Korea
23
Which ocean lies between Europe and North America?
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A
Pacific Ocean
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B
Indian Ocean
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C
Arctic Ocean
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D
Atlantic Ocean
24
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to which sea?
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A
Black Sea
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B
Mediterranean Sea
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C
North Sea
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D
Red Sea
25
Which mountain range forms a natural border between Europe and Asia?
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A
Alps
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B
Pyrenees
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C
Ural Mountains
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D
Caucasus Mountains
