Maps and places tell stories about how the world fits together. This free geography trivia page is for teens ages 14–16. Questions touch on oceans, continents, countries, landmarks, and physical features. You can think about where a place is and what makes it distinctive. Physical geography and human activity can both offer clues about a place.
Start 10-question Geography quiz
Built for teens ages 14–16, this round asks you to draw on a wider range of knowledge and think through unfamiliar choices. Choose Start Quiz below for a 10-question interactive round selected from a bank of 50 questions for this age and topic. See the correct answer and an explanation after each question. Take the quiz on your own or compare answers with friends, then explore another category.
The epicenter is the point on Earth's surface directly above the hypocenter (focus) where an earthquake originates underground.
French Guiana is part of France in South America, while metropolitan France is in Europe.
Brasília has been the capital of Brazil since 1960.
The Tropic of Capricorn at 23.5°S is the southernmost latitude where the sun can be directly overhead, which occurs at the December solstice.
In the seven-continent model commonly taught in US schools, Australia is the smallest continent by land area.
The Gobi spans northern China and southern Mongolia.
The Ural Mountains form a natural boundary between Europe and Asia.
Australia is the driest inhabited continent, with much of its interior being desert.
Honshu is Japan’s largest island and contains all three cities.
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake by surface area.
Look for connections between rivers, mountains, climate, and where people live. A map is a useful companion when a question introduces a place you have not heard of before. For teens, the explanation is a chance to test the reasoning behind a guess. Follow up on a surprising fact rather than treating the score as the final word.
Find one unfamiliar location from the quiz on a map after you finish. Following its neighbors and nearby features can help put the answer in context. The sample questions above give you a quick look at the subject before you start. You can also take a different category quiz if another interest catches your eye.
Choose Start Quiz to answer 10 multiple-choice questions. The round draws from a bank of 50 questions for this age and topic. Check the explanation after each answer, then move on when you are ready. Your score appears at the end, along with a way to play again.
A later round may include questions you have already seen. If a choice surprised you, use the explanation to talk about why it was right or look for more context. Prefer a different challenge? The age-group page lists the other available subjects, and each one has its own quiz.