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Geography Quiz for Kids: 12 Questions About Our World
Let's explore the world! This geography quiz has 12 easy questions about continents, oceans, countries and famous places.
Each answer comes with a fun fact. A globe or a world map is a great helper.
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Pick A, B or C for each question. The right answer turns green and a short fact explains it.
All 12 questions and answers
Every question with its answer and explanation. Open “Show answer” after you guess.
1 How many continents are there?
- A Ten
- B Five
- C Seven
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✓ Answer: C. Seven
Did you know? They are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America.
2 Which is the biggest ocean?
- A The Arctic Ocean
- B The Atlantic Ocean
- C The Pacific Ocean
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✓ Answer: C. The Pacific Ocean
Did you know? The Pacific is so big that all the land on Earth could fit inside it.
3 Which continent is covered in ice and home to penguins?
- A Antarctica
- B Europe
- C Africa
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✓ Answer: A. Antarctica
Did you know? Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth.
4 What is the capital city of the United States?
- A Washington, D.C.
- B New York City
- C Los Angeles
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✓ Answer: A. Washington, D.C.
Did you know? The President lives in the White House in Washington, D.C.
5 What is the tallest mountain in the world?
- A Kilimanjaro
- B Mount Everest
- C Mount Fuji
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✓ Answer: B. Mount Everest
Did you know? Mount Everest is in Asia, on the border of Nepal and China.
6 In which country are the pyramids of Giza?
- A China
- B Egypt
- C Mexico
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✓ Answer: B. Egypt
Did you know? The Great Pyramid is more than 4,500 years old.
7 Which country is shaped a bit like a boot?
- A Italy
- B Japan
- C Spain
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✓ Answer: A. Italy
Did you know? Italy's 'boot' even looks like it is kicking the island of Sicily.
8 What is a very dry place with little rain called?
- A A desert
- B A jungle
- C A swamp
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✓ Answer: A. A desert
Did you know? The Sahara in Africa is the biggest hot desert in the world.
9 Which is the biggest country in the world?
- A Brazil
- B Canada
- C Russia
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✓ Answer: C. Russia
Did you know? Russia is so wide that it has 11 time zones.
10 What is a piece of land with water all around it?
- A A valley
- B A canyon
- C An island
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✓ Answer: C. An island
Did you know? Hawaii is made of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
11 Which continent is Brazil in?
- A South America
- B Asia
- C Africa
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✓ Answer: A. South America
Did you know? Brazil has most of the Amazon rainforest.
12 Which country is home to kangaroos and koalas in the wild?
- A Canada
- B India
- C Australia
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✓ Answer: C. Australia
Did you know? Australia is a country and a continent at the same time.
For parents and teachers
Every question has three answers to choose from and a short, simple explanation, so children learn something even when they guess wrong. Reading the explanation out loud and asking 'did you know that?' turns the quiz into a conversation. Leave 'Timed mode' switched off for younger players.
Kids who enjoy this can try the Geography Quiz and the US States Quiz, which are a step harder.
Geography Quiz for Kids FAQ
What age is this quiz for?
It is written for children aged about 6 to 12. Younger kids can play with a parent reading the questions aloud.
Is it safe and free for kids?
Yes. The quiz is free, needs no account and does not ask for any personal information.
Can teachers use it in class?
Yes. Put it on a classroom screen and let the class vote on each answer. Every answer has a short explanation about the world's geography to talk about together.