Round 11 - Geography Quiz Questions

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Choose from hundreds of Geography quiz questions and answers on interesting topics including natural disasters, ocean and biomes.

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  1. Which African country is landlocked and entirely surrounded by South Africa?
  2. What is the term for a sudden, localized and violent windstorm with a rotating column of air, often referred to as a twister?
  3. The taiga biome is predominantly composed of which type of trees that retain their needles throughout the year?
  4. Japan is composed of a chain of islands located in which ocean?
  5. In geology, what type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move apart from each other, leading to volcanic activity and the creation of new crust?
  6. What is the tallest mountain in North America, located in the U.S. state of Alaska?
  7. What is the largest archipelago state in the world, consisting of over 17,000 islands and is located in Southeast Asia?
  8. What type of biome is characterized by lush, green vegetation, high rainfall, and a high diversity of plant and animal species?
  9. What body of water separates the African continent from the Arabian Peninsula and is one of the world's most strategic and important waterways?
  10. The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in which continent?
  11. What layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and protects against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun?
  12. A sudden, catastrophic event where a large volume of the ocean is displaced, often caused by underwater earthquakes, is known as what?
  13. What type of climate can be described as temperate?
  14. What mountain range extends along the western edge of South America, passing through multiple countries, including Colombia and Venezuela?
  15. What type of biome is characterized by low precipitation, extreme temperature variations between day and night, and often features succulent plants like cacti?
  16. What is the term for the periodic climate phenomenon that affects ocean currents and sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, leading to global weather changes?
  17. Which climate zone is characterized by cold temperatures and a lack of trees due to its high latitude and polar conditions?
  18. Which ocean is the saltiest of all the Earth's oceans, known for its high salinity levels and unique ecosystems?
  19. Which gas is most responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to the greenhouse effect and global warming?
  20. Which mountain range extends through several European countries, including France, Switzerland, and Italy, and is famous for its winter sports?