Geography for grades 3–4: questions with answers
The Geography questions for grades 3–4 from the game, with the correct answers and an explanation for each.
What is the capital of Germany?
- Frankfurt
- Munich
- Hamburg
- Berlin
Correct answer: Berlin — Berlin was divided by a wall from 1961 to 1989; the government moved there from Bonn in 1999, after reunification.
What is the capital of Spain?
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Madrid
- Seville
Correct answer: Madrid — Madrid lies almost exactly at the geographic centre of Spain and, at about 650 m, is one of Europe's highest capitals.
What is the capital of Canada?
- Montreal
- Ottawa
- Vancouver
- Toronto
Correct answer: Ottawa — Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as capital in 1857, a compromise between the larger English- and French-speaking cities.
What is the capital of Australia?
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Sydney
- Perth
Correct answer: Canberra — Canberra was purpose-built as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne; parliament moved there in 1927.
Which is the smallest of the world's oceans?
- Indian Ocean
- Southern Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
Correct answer: Arctic Ocean — The Arctic Ocean is largely covered by sea ice for much of the year, and much of it is shallow continental shelf.
Which is the largest country in South America?
- Colombia
- Argentina
- Peru
- Brazil
Correct answer: Brazil — Brazil covers almost half of South America and borders every other country on the continent except Chile and Ecuador.
What is the capital of Brazil?
- Rio de Janeiro
- Salvador
- Brasília
- São Paulo
Correct answer: Brasília — Brasília was built from scratch in the late 1950s and inaugurated in 1960, replacing Rio de Janeiro as capital.
In which country is the Taj Mahal?
- Pakistan
- India
- Bangladesh
- Iran
Correct answer: India — The Taj Mahal in Agra was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, completed around 1653.
Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?
- Alps
- Andes
- Himalayas
- Rocky Mountains
Correct answer: Himalayas — The name means "abode of snow" in Sanskrit; the range separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.
Which is the largest island in the world?
- Madagascar
- Borneo
- New Guinea
- Greenland
Correct answer: Greenland — Greenland is about 2.2 million square kilometres, over 80% of it under an ice sheet; it is a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Which is the longest mountain range on land?
- Great Dividing Range
- Rocky Mountains
- Andes
- Himalayas
Correct answer: Andes — The Andes run about 7,000 km along the west coast of South America, through seven countries.
What is the capital of India?
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Bangalore
- Kolkata
Correct answer: New Delhi — The British moved the capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911; the new planned city, New Delhi, was inaugurated in 1931.
What is the capital of Egypt?
- Alexandria
- Luxor
- Khartoum
- Cairo
Correct answer: Cairo — Cairo was founded in 969 by the Fatimids; the pyramids of Giza stand on its western outskirts.
Which sea separates Europe from Africa?
- Red Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
- Black Sea
- North Sea
Correct answer: Mediterranean Sea — The name comes from Latin for "in the middle of land"; the sea meets the Atlantic only through the narrow Strait of Gibraltar.
What is the capital of Mexico?
- Mexico City
- Monterrey
- Guadalajara
- Cancún
Correct answer: Mexico City — Mexico City was built on the site of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, on a drained lake bed about 2,200 m above sea level.
Which ocean lies to the east of Africa?
- Indian Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
Correct answer: Indian Ocean — The Indian Ocean is the third-largest and the warmest of the oceans; its monsoon winds reverse direction with the seasons.
What is the capital of Greece?
- Athens
- Sparta
- Thessaloniki
- Corinth
Correct answer: Athens — Athens is named after the goddess Athena; the Parthenon on its Acropolis was built in the 5th century BC.
What is the capital of Argentina?
- Montevideo
- Buenos Aires
- Santiago
- Lima
Correct answer: Buenos Aires — Buenos Aires lies on the Río de la Plata estuary, across the water from Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay.
In which country is the Grand Canyon?
- Mexico
- Canada
- Australia
- United States
Correct answer: United States — The Grand Canyon in Arizona was carved by the Colorado River; it is about 446 km long and up to 1.8 km deep.
What is the capital of South Korea?
- Incheon
- Seoul
- Busan
- Pyongyang
Correct answer: Seoul — Seoul lies on the Han River; the Korean word "seoul" simply means "capital".