Geography Quiz: Geographical Terms for Grade 7

Welcome to your Geography Quiz! Test your knowledge of important geographical terms by answering the following questions. Good luck!

Questions

What is a landform characterized by high elevation and steep slopes?
- A. Valley
- B. Plain
- C. Mountain
- D. Plateau
- E. Hill
- F. Canyon
- G. Delta
- H. Basin
- I. Cliff
- J. Archipelago
What term describes the point on Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?
- A. Epicenter
- B. Seismic Zone
- C. Fault Line
- D. Magnitude
- E. Rift
- F. Tectonic Plate
- G. Pangaea
- H. Subduction
- I. Tsunami
- J. Aftershock
Which term refers to the flat, low-lying land that is often prone to flooding?
- A. Desert
- B. Marsh
- C. Tundra
- D. Savanna
- E. Wetland
- F. Steppe
- G. Steppe
- H. Rainforest
- I. Valley
- J. Prairie
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
- A. Prime Meridian
- B. Equator
- C. Tropic of Cancer
- D. Tropic of Capricorn
- E. International Date Line
- F. 49th Parallel
- G. Arctic Circle
- H. Antarctic Circle
- I. Greenwich Line
- J. Meridian of Paris
What is the term for a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface?
- A. Lake
- B. Sea
- C. Ocean
- D. River
- E. Stream
- F. Lagoon
- G. Bay
- H. Gulf
- I. Estuary
- J. Reservoir
Which geographical term refers to a natural elevation of the earth's surface with steep sides and a significant height?
- A. Mountain
- B. Hill
- C. Cliff
- D. Valley
- E. Plateau
- F. Basin
- G. Dune
- H. Mesa
- I. Canyon
- J. Ridge
What do we call a flat expanse of land that is elevated above the surrounding area?
- A. Cliff
- B. Plain
- C. Mountain
- D. Plateau
- E. Basin
- F. Canyon
- G. Valley
- H. Hill
- I. Archipelago
- J. Delta
What is the scientific study of the Earth's physical features and the processes that shape them?
- A. Geography
- B. Geology
- C. Cartography
- D. Meteorology
- E. Ecology
- F. Oceanography
- G. Anthropology
- H. Sociology
- I. Climatology
- J. Biogeography
Which term describes a region's average weather conditions over a long period?
- A. Weather
- B. Climate
- C. Atmosphere
- D. Season
- E. Temperature
- F. Humidity
- G. Meteorology
- H. Precipitation
- I. Forecast
- J. Front
What do we call the line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and is used to measure longitude?
- A. Latitude
- B. Equator
- C. Prime Meridian
- D. International Date Line
- E. Tropic of Cancer
- F. Tropic of Capricorn
- G. Meridian
- H. Parallel
- I. Greenwich Line
- J. Arctic Circle

Instructions

Choose the correct answer for each question.
After completing the quiz, check your answers with your teacher or the answer key provided in your textbook.

Good luck, and happy studying!

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What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	geographical terms
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