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99% of People Can’t Pass This Basic Geography Quiz-Can YOU!?

99% of People Can’t Pass This Basic Geography Quiz – Can YOU!?

Test your knowledge with our basic world geography quiz questions. These interesting facts are designed to challenge even the most seasoned globe-trotters, this quiz is a fun and interactive way to test your geographic knowledge. From identifying the difference between longitude and latitude to answering trivia about famous landmarks, this geography trivia quiz covers a wide range of topics that every geography enthusiast should know. But don’t be fooled by its “basic” label – over 18,000 people (and counting) have taken this quiz…less than 1% have gotten a perfect score-Good Luck!

Do Americans know geography?

While geography knowledge can vary among individuals, studies have shown that many Americans struggle with basic geography. In a survey conducted in 2016, only about 29% of Americans could correctly identify the Pacific Ocean and just over half knew the capital of Canada.

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  • Question of

    Where is the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest, found?

    • Nepal
    • Egypt
    • India
    • Sudan

    Correct Wrong

    Mount Everest is so tall that it reaches into the "jet stream," where winds can blow over 200 miles per hour.

  • Question of

    Which country ranks #1 in total population?

    • China
    • India
    • USA
    • Brazil

    Correct Wrong

    1-India-1,428,627,663 2 China-1,425,671,352 3-United States-339,996,563 4-Indonesia-277,534,122 5-Pakistan 240,485,658 ----- As of 2024-India has surpassed China as the most populous country in the world. Thanks for the heads up David!

  • Question of

    How many US states have a coast line on the Gulf of Mexico?

    • 5
    • 6
    • 7
    • 8

    Correct Wrong

    Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, are known as the Gulf States

  • Question of

    Which of these is not the name of a world ocean?

    • Mediterranean
    • Indian
    • Southern
    • Arctic

    Correct Wrong

  • Question of

    What is the largest continent on earth?

    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • North America

    Correct Wrong

    Asia is home to the tallest mountain (Mount Everest) and the lowest point on land (the Dead Sea), making it a continent of extremes!

  • Question of

    Which is the longest river in the US?

    • Missouri River
    • Mississippi River
    • Colorado River
    • Roe River

    Correct Wrong

    The Missouri River stretches about 2,341 miles (3,767 kilometers). The Missouri River is so long that it flows through seven states, and Lewis and Clark followed it on their famous adventure to explore the Wild West.

  • Question of

    What are the lines circling the globe in a north-south direction called?

    • Longitude
    • Latitude
    • Equator
    • Meridian

    Correct Wrong

    The lines circling the globe in a north-south direction are called longitude lines. The most famous longitude line, the Prime Meridian (at 0°), runs right through Greenwich, England, and it’s where the world decided to start counting time zones.

  • Question of

    How many Great Lakes are there?

    • 4
    • 5
    • 6
    • 7

    Correct Wrong

    There are five Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. Lake Superior, the biggest one, is so huge it could fit all the other Great Lakes inside it.

  • Question of

    What percentage of the world’s population lives in the Northern Hemisphere?

    • 90%
    • 75%
    • 50%
    • 25%

    Correct Wrong

    Around 90% of the world's population lives in the Northern Hemisphere. source: worldatlas.com/articles/the-hemispheres-of-planet-earth.html

  • Question of

    Which state has the longest coastline?

    • Alaska
    • California
    • Florida
    • Texas

    Correct Wrong

    With 54,563 km of coastline, Alaska boasts of having the longest coastline in the country. In fact, the length of the state's coastline is more than that of all other states combined. source: worldatlas.com/articles/us-states-by-length-of-coastline.html

  • Question of

    Which desert is larger- the Sahara in North Africa (hot weather) or the Antarctic (cold weather)?

    • Sahara
    • Antarctic

    Correct Wrong

    The Antarctic is so cold that it gets less snow than the Sahara gets rain—making it the driest continent on Earth!

  • Question of

    Which of the following is considered the largest island in the world?

    • Greenland
    • New Guinea
    • Madagascar
    • Great Britain

    Correct Wrong

    Greenland is the worlds largest island. While Australia is an island, it is considered a continent. Greenland has an area of 2,166,086 square km. source: universetoday.com/73880/what-is-the-largest-island-in-the-world/

  • Question of

    Which of the following is the smallest continent on Earth.

    • Oceania
    • Antarctica
    • Europe
    • South America

    Correct Wrong

  • Question of

    The Arctic is the northernmost region of the Earth and the Antarctic the Earth’s southernmost region. Which region has the higher human population?

    • Arctic
    • Antarctic

    Correct Wrong

    Approximately 4 million people, including many indigenous communities such as Inuits, Sami, Yakuts, etc., live in the Arctic region while only about 1000 to 5000 people from various countries live in the research stations that are scattered throughout Antarctica. source: worldatlas.com/geography/arctic-vs-antarctic.html

  • Question of

    There are five main lines of latitude. The Equator splits the Earth in half and is found at 0 degrees. Which of the following lines of latitude is found NORTH of the equator?

    • Tropic of Cancer
    • Tropic Of Capricorn

    Correct Wrong

    The five main lines of latitude are the Equator (0°), the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° North), the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South), the Arctic Circle (66.5° North), and the Antarctic Circle (66.5° South). The lines north of the Equator are the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle.

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