Rivers, Mountains and Deserts Quiz for Grades 5–7 – World Physical Geography
A world physical geography quiz for grades 5–7: the longest rivers, highest mountains, largest deserts and lakes, and the continents they are on. 12 questions with answers and explanations.
- Grades 5–7
- 12 questions
- About 6 min
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Questions
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- 1Single choice
What is the highest mountain above sea level in the world?
- K2
- Mount Everest
- Kilimanjaro
- Mont Blanc
- 2Single choice
In which mountain range is Mount Everest?
- Andes
- Alps
- Himalayas
- Rocky Mountains
- 3Single choice
Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
- Sahara
- Gobi
- Kalahari
- Atacama
- 4Single choice
Which river carries the most water of any river in the world?
- Nile
- Mississippi
- Yangtze
- Amazon
- 5Single choice
On which continent is the Nile?
- Asia
- Africa
- South America
- Europe
- 6Single choice
Which is the longest mountain range on land?
- Andes
- Himalayas
- Urals
- Alps
- 7Type answer
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
Written answer:
- 8True / False
A desert is defined by having very little rainfall, so a desert can be cold.
- True
- False
- 9Multiple choiceMore than one correct answer
Which of these rivers flow mainly through Europe? Select all that apply.
- Danube
- Rhine
- Ganges
- Volga
- Mekong
- 10Single choice
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia in Russia?
- Carpathians
- Ural Mountains
- Pyrenees
- Apennines
- 11True / False
The Alps are located in South America.
- True
- False
- 12Single choice
What is a river delta?
- The source where a river begins
- A waterfall
- Land formed from sediment where a river meets the sea
- A deep river valley