Rivers & Mountains Quiz
Ten questions about the water and the rock that shaped civilisation: the longest rivers, the highest summits and the ranges that split continents in half.
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Ten questions, no timer, no penalty for guessing. Use the number keys 1-4 if you are in a hurry.
The rivers and mountains that set the record books
Physical geography is full of superlatives that depend entirely on how you choose to measure.
The Nile and the Amazon have swapped the title of longest river more than once, because the answer changes with the source you accept and how you handle a shifting delta. Mountains are worse: Everest is highest above sea level, Chimborazo’s summit is furthest from the centre of the planet thanks to the equatorial bulge, and Mauna Kea is tallest base-to-peak if you start at the seafloor. All three claims are true at once.
Scoring: one point per correct answer. 0-3 makes you a Beginner, 4-7 an Explorer and 8-10 a Master. Your best result is kept in this browser, so you can come back and try to beat it.
Frequently asked
How many questions are in the Rivers & Mountains Quiz?
Ten multiple-choice questions with four options each and exactly one correct answer. A full round takes about 4 minutes.
Is the Rivers & Mountains Quiz free to play?
Yes, completely. There is no account, no paywall and no download — the quiz runs entirely in your browser.
How difficult is this quiz?
It is rated Medium. The planet at its most extreme. Every answer is followed by a short explanation, so even a low score is useful preparation for the next attempt.
Is my score saved?
Your best result is stored in your browser with localStorage, so it survives a refresh and is shown at the top of the page next time you visit. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
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