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Exploring the Globe's Major Divisions
Geography
This quiz covers the fundamental geographical divisions of the Earth, including continents, oceans, and hemispheres. It aims to test knowledge of their names and relative locations.
continents
oceans
hemispheres
29 Questions
Easy
Ages 8+
Mar 3, 2026
About this Study Set
This study set covers Geography through
29 practice questions.
This quiz covers the fundamental geographical divisions of the Earth, including continents, oceans, and hemispheres. It aims to test knowledge of their names and relative locations. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Exploring the Globe's Major Divisions study set below.
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1
What is the largest continent by land area?
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A
Africa
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B
North America
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C
Asia
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D
Europe
2
Which ocean is the largest and deepest on Earth?
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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
3
The Earth is divided into two halves by the Equator. What are these halves called?
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A
Hemispheres
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B
Continents
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C
Oceans
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D
Poles
4
Which continent is also a country?
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A
Australia
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B
Antarctica
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C
South America
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D
North America
5
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
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A
Prime Meridian
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B
Equator
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C
Tropic of Cancer
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D
Arctic Circle
6
Which continent is known for its vast deserts and is the second-largest continent by land area?
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A
Asia
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B
Africa
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C
Europe
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D
South America
7
The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. It passes through which city?
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A
New York
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B
London
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C
Paris
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D
Tokyo
8
Which continent is the smallest 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
9
Which ocean is located between Europe, Africa, and the Americas?
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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
10
What is the name given to the landmass that includes Europe and Asia?
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A
Eurasia
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B
Afro-Eurasia
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C
Pangaea
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D
Gondwana
11
Which continent is almost entirely covered by ice?
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A
Antarctica
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B
Greenland
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C
Iceland
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D
Siberia
12
Which ocean is the smallest and shallowest, located around the North Pole?
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A
Pacific Ocean
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B
Atlantic Ocean
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C
Indian Ocean
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D
Arctic Ocean
13
Which continent is located in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its rainforests and the Amazon River?
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A
Africa
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B
Australia
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C
South America
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D
Asia
14
The Tropic of Capricorn is located in which hemisphere?
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A
Northern Hemisphere
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B
Southern Hemisphere
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C
Eastern Hemisphere
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D
Western Hemisphere
15
Which continent is home to the Sahara Desert and the Nile River?
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A
Asia
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B
Australia
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C
Africa
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D
South America
16
What is the third-largest ocean on Earth?
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A
Arctic Ocean
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B
Indian Ocean
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C
Atlantic Ocean
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D
Pacific Ocean
17
Which continent is known for its diverse wildlife, including kangaroos and koalas?
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A
Africa
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B
South America
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C
Australia
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D
Asia
18
The imaginary line of 0 degrees longitude is called the:
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A
Equator
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B
Tropic of Cancer
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C
Prime Meridian
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D
International Date Line
19
Which continent is shaped like a boot?
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A
Africa
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B
South America
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C
Europe
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D
Asia
20
Which continent is the most populous?
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A
Europe
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B
North America
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C
Asia
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D
Africa
21
Which ocean lies between Africa, Asia, and Australia?
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A
Pacific Ocean
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B
Atlantic Ocean
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C
Arctic Ocean
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D
Indian Ocean
22
The Northern Hemisphere contains most of the Earth's:
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A
Land
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B
Water
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C
Ice
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D
Deserts
23
Which continent is divided into 50 states?
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A
Canada
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B
Mexico
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C
United States
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D
Brazil
24
The Southern Hemisphere contains most of the Earth's:
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A
Land
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B
Water
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C
Mountains
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D
Forests
25
Which continent is home to the Andes Mountains?
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A
North America
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B
Africa
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C
Asia
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D
South America
26
What is the second-largest ocean?
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A
Indian Ocean
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B
Arctic Ocean
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C
Pacific Ocean
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D
Atlantic Ocean
27
Which continent is known for its historical significance, including ancient civilizations like Rome and Greece?
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A
Africa
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B
Asia
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C
Europe
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D
North America
28
The imaginary line of 0 degrees latitude is called the:
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A
Prime Meridian
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B
Equator
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C
Tropic of Capricorn
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D
Arctic Circle
29
Which continent is largely uninhabited and dedicated to scientific research?
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A
Australia
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B
Antarctica
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C
South America
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D
Africa
