by Archie Buckingham
Get ready to traverse the world’s most stunning landscapes and natural formations with our Physical Map Quiz. This quiz will test your understanding of the Earth’s physical features, from towering mountain ranges to sprawling deserts and winding rivers. Sharpen your geographical skills and prepare to be amazed by the wonders of our planet. Good luck, and may your knowledge guide you to the top!
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Physical Map Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which mountain range is the longest in the world?
Himalayas
Rocky Mountains
Andes
Alps
2. What is the largest desert in the world?
Sahara
Gobi
Antarctic Desert
Arabian Desert
3. Which river is the longest in the world?
Amazon River
Nile River
Yangtze River
Mississippi River
4. Which ocean is the largest by surface area?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
5. Which is the highest mountain in the world?
K2
Mount Everest
Kangchenjunga
Lhotse
6. Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake by volume?
Lake Superior
Lake Victoria
Lake Baikal
Caspian Sea
7. Which plateau is known as the ‘Roof of the World’?
Colorado Plateau
Deccan Plateau
Tibetan Plateau
Altiplano
8. Which is the largest island in the world?
Greenland
New Guinea
Borneo
Madagascar
9. Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
Colorado River
Missouri River
Rio Grande
Snake River
10. Which is the longest river in Asia?
Ganges River
Mekong River
Yangtze River
Yellow River
11. Which desert is known for its red sand dunes?
Sahara Desert
Kalahari Desert
Gobi Desert
Namib Desert
12. Which mountain range forms the natural border between Europe and Asia?
Ural Mountains
Alps
Carpathian Mountains
Caucasus Mountains
13. Which river is the primary water source for Egypt?
Nile River
Amazon River
Tigris River
Euphrates River
14. Which mountain is known as the ‘Matterhorn of the Andes’?
Mount Fitz Roy
Mount Aconcagua
Mount Chimborazo
Mount Huascarán
15. Which lake is the deepest in the world?
Lake Superior
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Baikal
Caspian Sea
16. Which river is the main tributary of the Mississippi River?
Ohio River
Missouri River
Arkansas River
Red River
17. Which mountain range is located in North Africa?
Atlas Mountains
Drakensberg Mountains
Ethiopian Highlands
Ahaggar Mountains
18. Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
Colorado River
Rio Grande
Mississippi River
Arkansas River
19. Which desert is the driest place on Earth?
Sahara Desert
Kalahari Desert
Atacama Desert
Gobi Desert
20. Which mountain range is home to Mount Everest?
Rocky Mountains
Andes
Alps
Himalayas
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