Geography Quiz: Continents, Oceans, and More

The Amazon is the longest river in the world.

Kazakhstan is the largest country in the world.

It is always cold at the equator.

The Arctic Ocean is the warmest ocean on Earth.

All African countries are located in the Southern Hemisphere.

Antarctica is the only continent with no permanent population.

The Amazon Rainforest is sometimes called 'the lungs of the planet.'

Savannas are only found in South America.

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth.

There are four oceans on Earth.

Continents and Oceans

Antarctica is the only continent without a permanent human population.
Australia is the smallest continent.
Europe is not the smallest continent.
Russia is the largest country.
Kazakhstan is not the largest country.

Rivers and Deserts

The Nile River is often considered the longest river in the world (though debated).
The Amazon River is not the longest river in the world.
The Sahara Desert is the largest desert on Earth.

Planets and Oceans

The Sun does not revolve around the Earth; the Earth revolves around the Sun.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.
There are five oceans on Earth: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern.
The Arctic Ocean is the coldest ocean.

Other Geographic Facts

The Amazon Rainforest is sometimes called "the lungs of the planet."
It is not always cold at the equator; it is always hot.
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth.
Savannas are found in multiple continents (Africa, Australia, etc), not just South America.
70% of Earth's surface is covered by water.

Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of geography with this quiz! From continents and oceans to rivers and deserts, challenge yourself with facts about our planet. See how well you know Earth's features and geographic distinctions.