About this Study Set
This study set covers World Geography through
25 practice questions.
A quiz focusing on basic geographical facts about the Arctic and Antarctic regions, suitable for middle school students. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Arctic and Antarctic World Geography Quiz study set below.
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1
Which of the following is a large body of land covered by ice at the South Pole?
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A
Arctic Ocean
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B
Greenland
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C
Antarctica
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D
North Pole
2
The Arctic region is primarily made up of:
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A
A vast desert
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B
A frozen ocean surrounded by land
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C
A large tropical rainforest
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D
A mountain range
3
What is the main type of landmass in the Antarctic region?
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A
A collection of islands
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B
A continent
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C
A large peninsula
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D
A vast grassland
4
Which ocean is located around the North Pole?
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A
Indian Ocean
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B
Pacific Ocean
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C
Atlantic Ocean
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D
Arctic Ocean
5
What is the name of the large island that is part of the Arctic region and mostly covered in ice?
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A
Australia
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B
Madagascar
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C
Greenland
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D
New Zealand
6
Which of these animals is famously associated with the Arctic?
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A
Kangaroo
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B
Polar Bear
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C
Penguin
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D
Lion
7
Which of these animals is famously associated with the Antarctic?
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A
Elephant
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B
Tiger
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C
Penguin
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D
Giraffe
8
What is the approximate percentage of the Earth's freshwater that is frozen in the Antarctic ice sheet?
9
Which countries have territory within the Arctic Circle?
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A
Only Russia
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B
Only Canada
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C
Several countries including Russia, Canada, and the USA
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D
Only Norway
10
Antarctica is governed by a treaty that sets it aside for:
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A
Commercial fishing
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B
Military bases
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C
Scientific research and peace
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D
Tourism development
11
The long periods of darkness and light experienced in the polar regions are called:
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A
Tides
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B
Seasons
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C
Daylight saving
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D
Polar day and polar night
12
Which of the following is NOT a country that borders the Arctic Ocean?
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A
Finland
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B
Sweden
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C
Iceland
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D
Chile
13
What is the name of the mountain range that divides Antarctica into East and West Antarctica?
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A
Andes Mountains
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B
Himalayan Mountains
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C
Transantarctic Mountains
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D
Rocky Mountains
14
What is the approximate thickness of the ice sheet in Antarctica in some areas?
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A
10 meters
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B
100 meters
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C
1,000 meters
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D
10,000 meters
15
The phenomenon of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is most commonly seen in which region?
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A
Southern Hemisphere
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B
Antarctic Circle
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C
Arctic Circle
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D
Equator
16
Which of the following is the largest island in the world and is located in the Arctic?
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A
Borneo
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B
Madagascar
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C
Greenland
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D
Sumatra
17
What is the name of the sea that lies between Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, and is part of the Arctic Ocean?
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A
Bering Sea
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B
Barents Sea
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C
Kara Sea
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D
Laptev Sea
18
What is the primary source of food for many animals in the Antarctic, such as penguins and seals?
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A
Berries
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B
Grasses
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C
Krill
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D
Insects
19
Which ocean is located south of the Arctic Ocean and separates Australia from Antarctica?
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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
Southern Ocean
20
The indigenous people who have lived in the Arctic region for thousands of years are known as:
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A
Maori
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B
Aboriginal Australians
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C
Inuit
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D
Sami
21
What is the highest point in Antarctica?
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A
Mount Everest
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B
Vinson Massif
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C
Mount Kilimanjaro
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D
Mount Erebus
22
What is the term for floating masses of ice broken off from glaciers or ice sheets in polar regions?
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A
Icebergs
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B
Glaciers
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C
Ice floes
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D
Sea ice
23
Which of the following is NOT a permanent human settlement in Antarctica?
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A
McMurdo Station
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B
Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
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C
Buenos Aires
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D
Vostok Station
24
The Arctic Circle is an imaginary line of latitude located at approximately:
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A
0 degrees
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B
23.5 degrees North
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C
66.5 degrees North
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D
90 degrees North
25
What is the name of the strait that separates Asia from North America in the Arctic region?
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A
Strait of Gibraltar
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B
Strait of Magellan
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C
Bering Strait
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D
English Channel
