Physical Geography Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on clouds, climate factors, erosion, and more in this physical geography quiz.

#1

Which of the following is not a type of cloud?

Cirrus
Stratus
Lithosphere
Cumulus
#2

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor affecting climate?

Latitude
Altitude
Distance from the equator
Longitude
#3

What is the term for the process of water changing from a gas to a liquid?

Evaporation
Condensation
Sublimation
Precipitation
#4

Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?

Divergent boundary
Convergent boundary
Equatorial boundary
Transform boundary
#5

What is the name of the process by which water vapor turns directly into ice without first becoming a liquid?

Condensation
Evaporation
Sublimation
Deposition
#6

What causes the Coriolis effect?

Rotation of the Earth
Gravitational pull of the Sun
Atmospheric pressure
Earthquakes
#7

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrogen
Water vapor
#8

What is the primary cause of soil erosion?

Wind
Water
Ice
Volcanic eruptions
#9

Which of the following is NOT a type of desert?

Tropical desert
Polar desert
Monsoon desert
Subtropical desert
#10

What is the name for the process of physical breakdown of rocks into smaller particles?

Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Sedimentation
#11

What is the name for a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?

Front
Isobar
Air mass
Monsoon
#12

Which ocean is the largest in terms of both surface area and volume?

Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
#13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a tropical rainforest?

High biodiversity
Distinct dry season
Warm temperatures
High rainfall
#14

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the formation of soil?

Climate
Topography
Time
Population density
#15

What is the name for the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means?

Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Lithification

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