Geography for grades 1–2: questions with answers
The Geography questions for grades 1–2 from the game, with the correct answers and an explanation for each.
How many continents are there on Earth?
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Correct answer: 7 — The seven-continent model is the most common, but many countries teach six, joining Europe and Asia as Eurasia or the two Americas as one.
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
- Pacific Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
Correct answer: Pacific Ocean — The Pacific covers about a third of the planet's surface — more area than all the land on Earth combined.
What is the capital of France?
- Marseille
- Brussels
- Paris
- Lyon
Correct answer: Paris — Paris is nicknamed the City of Light, partly because it was one of the first European cities to install street lighting.
Which is the highest mountain on Earth?
- Mount Everest
- Kilimanjaro
- K2
- Mont Blanc
Correct answer: Mount Everest — Everest rises 8,849 m above sea level on the border of Nepal and China; it was first climbed in 1953 by Hillary and Tenzing.
Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
- Sahara
- Kalahari
- Arabian Desert
- Gobi
Correct answer: Sahara — The Sahara is roughly the size of the United States. Antarctica is technically the largest desert of all, but a cold one.
Which imaginary line divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
- Tropic of Cancer
- Prime Meridian
- Equator
- Arctic Circle
Correct answer: Equator — Along the Equator day and night last about twelve hours each all year round, and the sun passes directly overhead twice a year.
On which continent is Egypt?
- Africa
- South America
- Asia
- Europe
Correct answer: Africa — Egypt sits in the north-east corner of Africa; its Sinai Peninsula lies in Asia, making it a transcontinental country.
What is the capital of Japan?
- Osaka
- Kyoto
- Seoul
- Tokyo
Correct answer: Tokyo — Tokyo became the capital in 1868 when the emperor moved there from Kyoto; the name means "eastern capital".
Which ocean lies between Europe and North America?
- Indian Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
Correct answer: Atlantic Ocean — The Atlantic is the second-largest ocean and is slowly widening as new seafloor forms along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Which is the largest country in the world by area?
- Canada
- Russia
- United States
- China
Correct answer: Russia — Russia covers about 17 million square kilometres — more than a ninth of Earth's land — and spans eleven time zones.
What is the capital of the United States?
- Los Angeles
- Washington, D.C.
- New York
- Chicago
Correct answer: Washington, D.C. — The city was purpose-built as the capital and named after George Washington; it is not part of any state.
Which continent has no permanent human population?
- Australia
- Antarctica
- Africa
- South America
Correct answer: Antarctica — Only scientists live in Antarctica, on research stations — a few thousand in summer and about a thousand through the winter.
Which river flows through Egypt?
- Congo
- Zambezi
- Niger
- Nile
Correct answer: Nile — The Nile flows north through Egypt to the Mediterranean; almost the whole population lives along its banks and delta.
On which continent is the Amazon River?
- South America
- Asia
- Africa
- North America
Correct answer: South America — The Amazon carries more water than any other river — about a fifth of all the river water that reaches the oceans.
What is the capital of Italy?
- Milan
- Rome
- Venice
- Naples
Correct answer: Rome — According to legend Rome was founded in 753 BC; it became the capital of united Italy in 1871.
Which is the smallest continent by area?
- Antarctica
- Europe
- South America
- Australia
Correct answer: Australia — Australia is the only continent that is also a single country; with nearby islands it is often grouped as Oceania.
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
- Dublin
- Manchester
- Edinburgh
- London
Correct answer: London — London grew from Londinium, a settlement the Romans founded around AD 47 on the north bank of the Thames.
In which country is the Great Wall?
- Japan
- India
- China
- Mongolia
Correct answer: China — The walls were built over many centuries, mostly under the Ming dynasty; all sections together run for over 20,000 km.
Which is the largest continent by area?
- North America
- Asia
- Africa
- Europe
Correct answer: Asia — Asia covers about 30% of Earth's land area and is home to roughly 60% of the world's people.
What is the capital of Russia?
- Minsk
- St Petersburg
- Moscow
- Kyiv
Correct answer: Moscow — Moscow became the capital again in 1918, after two centuries in which St Petersburg held the title.