World Geography Quiz 59 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

Select an option to see the correct answer instantly.

1. A(n) ..... is a whole body of salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the earth

Correct Answer: A) Ocean.

2. What country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

Correct Answer: D) Italy.

3. What continent is Mount Everest in?

Correct Answer: B) Asia.

4. Which is the southernmost continent in the world?

Correct Answer: D) Antarctica.

5. Which one is the largest tropical rainforest in the world?

Correct Answer: A) Amazon.

6. The ..... of a region is/are an example of a physical feature.

Correct Answer: B) Soils.

7. Which of these is the focus of a famous competition in Bhutan?

Correct Answer: D) Archery.

8. The longest day (shortest night) in the southern hemisphere is

Correct Answer: B) December 22.

9. Highest court in the land

Correct Answer: D) Supreme Courts.

10. A tropical storm, like a hurricane, that occurs in the western Pacific

Correct Answer: A) Typhoon.

11. The geographic theme of location deals with .....

Correct Answer: B) The absolute or relative spot of something on Earth.

12. The process of soil development is called

Correct Answer: D) Pedogenesis.

13. A group of people who share a common cultural background or descent is known as a?

Correct Answer: B) Ethnic Group.

14. What percent of the earth is covered in water?

Correct Answer: B) 70%.

15. What is a cottage industry?

Correct Answer: A) Goods made in the home.

16. Who is known as the 'Father of Geography? '

Correct Answer: C) Eratosthenes.

17. The world's three major financial center are London, England; Tokyo, Japan; and

Correct Answer: A) New York City, US.

18. Which two basic questions do geographers always ask when they study the earth?

Correct Answer: B) Where are things located? Whay are they there?.

19. Which sector is based on pure knowledge and skill of a person? It consists of intellectual industries providing information services.

Correct Answer: D) Quaternary Sector.

20. Primary economic activities take place

Correct Answer: B) Near natural resources.