Oceans, Rivers, Lakes and Seas - 1 - Answers

Published: Sunday 12th April 2026A free geography quiz about waterways of the World.
  1. The Bay of Bengal is part of which ocean? Indian Ocean.
  2. The Vasco da Gama bridge in Portugal spans which river? River Tagus.
  3. Located in Turkey, which is the smallest sea in the World? Sea of Marmara.
  4. Which of the Great Lakes is the smallest by surface area? Lake Ontario.
  5. Which river flows through the Grand Canyon? Colorado River.
  6. Of the World's five oceans which is the largest? Pacific.
  7. Which sea lies between Israel and Jordan? Dead Sea.
  8. After the Amazon, which is the second longest river in South America? Parana River.
  9. Which is the deepest lake in the UK? Loch Morar.
  10. Which FIVE US States have a coastline on the Pacific Ocean? Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii
  11. Which river flows through Baghdad? River Tigris.
  12. What is the World's largest inland body of water? Caspian Sea.
  13. Which Ocean surrounds the Antarctic continent? Southern Ocean.
  14. Which group had a hit in the 1960's with the song "Ferry Cross the Mersey"? Gerry and the Pacemakers.
  15. On which river does the Italian city of Florence lie? River Arno.
  16. Which river separates the English counties of Devon and Cornwall? River Tamar.
  17. In which English county is the source of the River Thames? Gloucestershire.
  18. Lake Okeechobee is found in which of the US states? Florida.
  19. In Wales, which stretch of water separates Anglesey from the mainland? Menai Striat.
  20. In the USA, which city is located where the Mississippi meets the Missouri? St Louis.

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