Places Vocabulary Quiz

What is an "Archipelago"?Choose the correct answer:

A single island in the ocean.
A mountain range.
A group of closely scattered islands in a body of water.
A narrow land passage between two seas.

The term "Canyon" refers to:Choose the correct answer:

A deep gorge, typically with a river flowing through it.
A vast, flat landscape in a desert.
A small hill in a coastal area.
A large, natural lake in a mountainous region.

What does "Metropolis" mean?Choose the correct answer:

A small rural community.
A large, densely populated city.
A man-made island.
A historical monument.

"Suburb" is best defined as:Choose the correct answer:

The central business district of a city.
An outlying district of a city, especially a residential one.
An uninhabited or abandoned area.
A densely forested area near a city.

What is the purpose of a "Compass Rose"?Choose the correct answer:

To indicate the cardinal directions on a map.
To mark the highest point of a mountain.
To show the depth of water bodies.
To represent political boundaries.

Choose the correct sentence that uses "Plateau":Choose the correct answer:

The Sahara Desert is the world's largest hot plateau.
She navigated the busy streets of the plateau with ease.
He bought a new plateau to add to his kitchenware.
The plateau of the moon's surface fascinated astronomers.

"Tundra" is described as:Choose the correct answer:

A tropical rainforest.
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region.
A large urban sprawl.
A type of freshwater lake.

A "Hamlet" is:Choose the correct answer:

A small settlement, smaller than a village.
A large metropolitan area.
An underground cave system.
A modern architectural style.

What does "Equator" signify?Choose the correct answer:

The highest point on Earth.
A deep-sea trench.
An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth.
The northernmost point of the Arctic.

"Political Map" is used to:Choose the correct answer:

Show climatic conditions.
Depict countries, states, and cities with borders.
Illustrate the topography of a region.
Highlight tourist attractions.