Geography Quiz

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The term "Mappae Mundi" refers to medieval maps that were often oriented with which direction at the top?

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What is the name of the ancient city in Mesopotamia that is often cited as the first city in the world?

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How many named oceans are there in the world, including the "newest" addition?

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What is the name of the lake in Nepal's Himalayas that is now considered the highest lake in the world, surpassing Lake Tilicho?

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In the Köppen climate classification system, which letter represents tropical climates?

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What is the largest country in the world by total land area?

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Which of the following is the highest peak in North America?

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Which desert in the Arabian Peninsula is the largest area of continuous sand in the world?

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Which of the seven continents is the only one to be entirely covered by a desert?

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While Istanbul is Turkey's most famous city, what is the country's actual capital?

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What is the de facto capital of Switzerland, often mistaken for more famous cities like Zurich?

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Which river, traditionally considered the longest in the world, flows through several African countries and empties into the Mediterranean Sea?

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Which of the following is considered one of the seven continents of the world?

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Which of the following is considered the driest non-polar desert in the world?

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The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is deeper than which of the following?

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Which ocean is recognized by the International Hydrographic Organization as the "newest" of the world's five oceans?

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Which country has its capital city, Brasília, specifically designed and built in the 20th century to be the new capital?

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Canberra is a planned city that was named the capital of Australia as a compromise between which two rival cities?

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The world's largest hot desert is the Sahara, but which of these is the largest desert overall?

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Which region, according to the Köppen system, has a climate characterized by long, frigid winters and is found primarily in the interior of large landmasses?

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What is the name of the deepest known ocean trench in the world, located in the Pacific Ocean?

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What is the name for a non-existent fake town placed on a map by cartographers to detect copyright infringement?

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Which famous waterfall, located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, is considered the largest single "curtain of falling water" due to its combined height and width?

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Which of the following mountains is the highest peak in Europe?

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Which mountain, located in the Andes, is the highest peak in South America?

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Challenge yourself with this Geography Quiz covering countries, capitals, landmarks, maps, and physical features. Whether you’re a student or a trivia lover, test your knowledge and learn fun facts about our planet!