Geography Quiz – Set 4
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1. Which of the following countries is completely surrounded by South Africa (an enclave country)?
Correct answer: B. Lesotho — It is entirely landlocked within South Africa’s borders.
2. Which sea separates the Arabian Peninsula from the Horn of Africa?
Correct answer: A. Red Sea — It lies between northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
3. Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Correct answer: C. Canada — Due to its many islands and indented shores, Canada has the longest coastline.
4. Which capital city is located at a notably high altitude, over 3,500 meters above sea level?
Correct answer: B. La Paz — It is one of the highest administrative capitals in the world.
5. Which two continents are entirely in the Western Hemisphere?
Correct answer: A. North America & South America — Both lie completely west of the Prime Meridian.
6. Which of the following rivers forms a large part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
Correct answer: B. Rio Grande — Known as Río Bravo in Mexico, it defines much of the boundary.
7. Which region is famous for having many “loess” (wind-blown silt) deposits, creating fertile soils?
Correct answer: A. Central China — Loess Plateau soils are deep and fertile but prone to erosion.
8. The “Great Dividing Range” is a major mountain range in:
Correct answer: B. Australia — It runs along the eastern coast of the continent.
9. Which of the following U.S. states does NOT border the Gulf of Mexico?
Correct answer: C. Georgia — It borders the Atlantic Ocean, not the Gulf of Mexico.
10. The Mekong River does NOT flow through which country?
Correct answer: D. Malaysia — The Mekong runs through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
11. Which ocean current is mainly responsible for the mild climate of Western Europe?
Correct answer: C. Gulf Stream / North Atlantic Drift — It brings warm water from lower latitudes.
12. Which country’s outline on the map resembles a “boot”?
Correct answer: B. Italy — It is famously shaped like a high-heeled boot.
13. Which lake holds the largest volume of freshwater in the world?
Correct answer: C. Lake Baikal — Located in Siberia, it is extremely deep and holds about 20% of the world’s unfrozen freshwater.
14. Which of the following countries lies entirely north of the Arctic Circle?
Correct answer: D. None of the above — All have territory within and outside the Arctic Circle.
15. The “Strait of Malacca” lies between which two main landmasses?
Correct answer: B. Sumatra & Peninsular Malaysia — It is one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
16. Which African lake is the source of the White Nile?
Correct answer: B. Lake Victoria — The White Nile flows out near Jinja in Uganda.
17. Which of these countries does NOT share a land border with China?
Correct answer: D. Philippines — It is an island nation; there is no land border with China.
18. The term “archipelago” refers to:
Correct answer: A. A chain or group of islands — Examples include Indonesia, Philippines, and Japan.
19. Which of these European countries is landlocked?
Correct answer: B. Austria — It has no coastline and is surrounded by other European countries.
20. Which desert is primarily associated with northern China and southern Mongolia?
Correct answer: B. Gobi Desert — A cold desert region spanning parts of China and Mongolia.
