Global Geography: Continents & Oceans

Geography

A quiz focusing on fundamental, well-known facts about the Earth's continents and oceans, designed for general knowledge.

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12 Questions Medium Ages 8+ Jul 24, 2026

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This study set covers Geography through 12 practice questions. A quiz focusing on fundamental, well-known facts about the Earth's continents and oceans, designed for general knowledge. 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 How many continents are generally recognized on Earth?

2 Which continent is the largest by land area and population?

A Africa
B North America
C Asia
D Europe

3 What is the smallest continent by land area?

A Europe
B Australia
C South America
D Antarctica

4 Which continent is almost entirely covered by ice and located in the Southern Hemisphere?

A Africa
B South America
C Australia
D Antarctica

5 How many main oceans are recognized on Earth?

6 Which ocean is the largest and deepest on Earth?

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

7 What is the smallest ocean in the world?

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

8 Which continent is also a single sovereign country?

A Africa
B Europe
C Australia
D South America

9 Which ocean surrounds the continent of Antarctica?

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

10 Which continent is geographically connected to Asia, forming a large landmass often called Eurasia?

A Africa
B Europe
C North America
D South America

11 Which two continents make up the landmass commonly known as 'The Americas'?

A Africa and Europe
B Asia and Australia
C North America and South America
D Europe and Asia

12 On which continent would you find the vast Sahara Desert?

A Asia
B South America
C Africa
D Australia

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