70 Geography Quiz Questions and Answers for Kids (inc. Picture Round)

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Welcome to our Geography quiz for kids! If you are looking for an interesting and fun quiz for your little one, this will be ideal!

Geography is one of the most important subjects at school. It includes facts about the earth’s physical features, its climate and weather, countries, regions and cities.

It is so important for kids to learn about geography so they can develop an understanding of the world around them.

Once they grow up and start travelling and exploring the world, their knowledge of geography will come in very handy!

Also, it’s such a fascinating thing. Didn’t we all love learning about volcanoes and the oceans?

Geography truly helps kids understand the world that surrounds them. It will also increase their curiosity and will to learn more about the Earth is formed and how things work.

In this geography quiz for children, we have compiled a list of questions on different topics related to geography that will be adapted to kids.

The questions are designed to be easy enough for kids but also sometimes a bit challenging.

You will find 70 questions and answers about different aspects of geography, from countries and capitals to rivers and mountains.

We have also included a picture round. This one is entirely free and printable so feel free to save it on your laptop and print it out for your kids.

So, are you ready? Get a piece of paper, a pen and let’s dive right in.

Round 1: Geography Trivia Questions for Kids

1. In which hemisphere is Australia?
2. What is the capital of Italy?
3. What type of geographical feature is Mount Etna?
4. What is the capital of Spain?
5. On which continent can you find the Victoria Falls?
6. In which city is the Statue of Liberty?
7. What is the world’s largest desert?
8. What is the world’s tallest mountain?
9. What is the world’s deepest ocean?
10. Which country are the kangaroos from?

DID YOU KNOW? Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula which is an European peninsula home to two countries (Portugal and Spain).

Round 1: Geography Trivia Questions and Answers for Kids

1. In which hemisphere is Australia? Southern Hemisphere
2. What is the capital of Italy? Rome
3. What type of geographical feature is Mount Etna? A volcano
4. What is the capital of Spain? Madrid
5. On which continent can you find the Victoria Falls? Africa
6. In which city is the Statue of Liberty? New York City
7. What is the world’s largest desert? The Sahara Desert
8. What is the world’s tallest mountain? Mount Everest
9. What is the world’s deepest ocean? The Pacific Ocean
10. Which country are the kangaroos from? Australia

Round 2: Geography Multiple Choice Questions for Kids

This round is the MCQ one. For each question, you will find 4 possible answers, only one of them is the right one.

1. Where can you find the Andes mountain range?
   1. Australia
   2. Europe
   3. Asia
   4. South America
2. Which of the following countries does not share a border with Spain?
   1. France
   2. Portugal
   3. Andorra
   4. Italy
3. Which of the following cities does the Danube River flow through?
   1. Berlin
   2. Paris
   3. Madrid
   4. Budapest
4. What is the Sirocco?
   1. A river
   2. A mountain
   3. A wind
   4. A lake
5. What is the name of the first supercontinent?
   1. Oceania
   2. Pangaea
   3. Libra
   4. Himala
6. Which continent has the most countries?
   1. Africa
   2. Europe
   3. Asia
   4. Oceania
7. How many countries are there in the world?
   1. 45
   2. 95
   3. 145
   4. 195
8. Which currency is used in Germany?
   1. Pound
   2. Dollar
   3. Euro
   4. Franc
9. What does the acronym GMT stand for?
   1. Greenland Main Time
   2. Greenwich Mean Time
   3. Gallipoli Mainland Time
   4. Gambia Main Time
10. What is the modern name of Constantinople?
    1. Rome
    2. Istanbul
    3. Athens
    4. Damascus

DID YOU KNOW? During the Roman Empire, France was known as the ‘Gaul’.

Round 2: Geography Multiple Choice Questions and Answers for Kids

1. Where can you find the Andes mountain range? South America
2. Which of the following countries does not share a border with Spain? Italy
3. Which of the following cities does the Danube River flow through? Budapest
4. What is the Sirocco? A wind
5. What is the name of the first supercontinent? Pangaea
6. Which continent has the most countries? Africa
7. How many countries are there in the world? 195
8. Which currency is used in Germany? Euro
9. What does the acronym GMT stand for? Greenwich Mean Time
10. What is the modern name of Constantinople? Istanbul

Round 3: Geography True or False Questions for Kids

1. The Mekong is an European river.
2. The USA are the largest country in the world.
3. A gulf is smaller than a bay.
4. A plateau is flat.
5. The Sequoia National Park is in Scotland.
6. A stalagmite is hanging from a cave roof.
7. A typhoon is a big sea wave.
8. The Grand Canyon is the largest canyon in the world.
9. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer.
10. The Suez canal connects to the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

DID YOU KNOW? Sequoia National Park is home to the largest tree in the world. It’s called ‘General Sherman Tree’.

Round 3: Geography True or False Questions and Answers for Kids

1. The Mekong is an European river. False, it’s in Asia
2. The USA are the largest country in the world. False, it’s Russia
3. A gulf is smaller than a bay. False
4. A plateau is flat. True
5. The Sequoia National Park is in Scotland. False, it’s in the USA
6. A stalagmite is hanging from a cave roof. False, it’s projecting from the floor.
7. A typhoon is a big sea wave. False, it’s a tropical cyclone
8. The Grand Canyon is the largest canyon in the world. True
9. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer. True
10. The Suez canal connects to the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. True

Round 4: Easy Geography Trivia Questions for Kids

1. What shape is a delta?
2. In which city can you find the Eiffel Tower?
3. Which circle of latitude divides the Earth into two hemispheres?
4. Which one is horizontal – latitude or longitude?
5. In which country can you find the Great Barrier Reef?
6. Is East on the right or left?
7. Which Italian city is famous for its canals?
8. Which city is nicknamed ‘The Big Apple’?
9. What is a glacier made of?
10. What does the Richter magnitude scale measure?

DID YOU KNOW? The Great Barrier Reef is 1,429 miles long, making it the largest coral reef in the world.

Round 4: Easy Geography Trivia Questions and Answers for Kids

1. What shape is a delta? Triangular
2. In which city can you find the Eiffel Tower? Paris
3. Which circle of latitude divides the Earth into two hemispheres? Equator
4. Which one is horizontal – latitude or longitude? Latitude
5. In which country can you find the Great Barrier Reef? Australia
6. Is East on the right or left? Right
7. Which Italian city is famous for its canals? Venice
8. Which city is nicknamed ‘The Big Apple’? New York City
9. What is a glacier made of? Ice
10. What does the Richter magnitude scale measure? The strength of an earthquake

Round 5: Medium Geography Trivia Questions for Kids

1. Which country has the most lakes?
2. Which volcano covered Pompeii in ashes?
3. How many states are there in the USA?
4. What is the tallest mountain in the Alps?
5. What is the capital of Argentina?
6. In which country can you find the city of Brisbane?
7. On which continent are the Himalayas?
8. What is the tallest mountain in the United Kingdom?
9. Vienna is the capital of which country?
10. What is the longest river in Africa?

DID YOU KNOW? Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most visited places in Italy.

Round 5: Medium Geography Trivia Questions and Answers for Kids

1. Which country has the most lakes? Canada
2. Which volcano covered Pompeii in ashes? Mount Vesuvius
3. How many states are there in the USA? 50
4. What is the tallest mountain in the Alps? Mont Blanc
5. What is the capital of Argentina? Buenos Aires
6. In which country can you find the city of Brisbane? Australia
7. On which continent are the Himalayas? Asia
8. What is the tallest mountain in the United Kingdom? Ben Nevis
9. Vienna is the capital of which country? Austria
10. What is the longest river in Africa? Nile

Round 6: Hard Geography Trivia Questions for Kids

1. Which micro-state can be found on the French Riviera?
2. Which two countries does the Ganges flow through?
3. Which river flows through London?
4. How is a fertile spot with water in a desert called?
5. Which civilisation built Machu Picchu in Peru?
6. In which two countries can you find Lake Titicaca?
7. Which geographical feature are we referring to with the term ‘fluvial’?
8. On which continent are there monsoons?
9. In which country can you find the city of Phuket?
10. What is Orography the science of?

DID YOU KNOW? Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America.

Round 6: Hard Geography Trivia Questions and Answers for Kids

1. Which micro-state can be found on the French Riviera? Monaco
2. Which two countries does the Ganges flow through? India and Bangladesh
3. Which river flows through London? Thames
4. How is a fertile spot with water in a desert called? A oasis
5. Which civilisation built Machu Picchu in Peru? The Incas
6. In which two countries can you find Lake Titicaca? Peru and Bolivia
7. Which geographical feature are we referring to with the term ‘fluvial’? A river
8. On which continent are there monsoons? Asia
9. In which country can you find the city of Phuket? Thailand
10. What is Orography the science of? Mountains

Round 7: Geography Picture Quiz for Kids

This free geography picture quiz for kids is printable. You can save it on your computer and print it out.

We recommend to print it in colour otherwise it can be quite hard to see.

Here they do not need to name the landmark but just the country. Each correct answer is worth 1 point.

Round 7: Geography Picture Quiz Answers for Kids

1. France
2. Italy
3. USA
4. Spain
5. Germany
6. Australia
7. Russia
8. Morocco
9. Brazil
10. Mexico

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