Continents and Oceans Quiz - CBSE Class 5 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Continents and Oceans (CBSE Class 5 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 5 Social Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Continents and Oceans, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which continent is known as 'The Land Down Under'?

   1. Asia
   2. Africa
   3. Australia
   4. Europe
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   Answer: C. Australia

   'The Land Down Under' is a nickname for Australia because it is located in the southern hemisphere, below the equator.

2. In which ocean is the Bermuda Triangle located?

   1. Atlantic Ocean
   2. Indian Ocean
   3. Pacific Ocean
   4. Southern Ocean
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   Answer: A. Atlantic Ocean

   The Bermuda Triangle, a region known for mysterious disappearances, is located in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean.

3. Which continent is the driest, with about 98% of its land covered by ice?

   1. Europe
   2. Antarctica
   3. Asia
   4. North America
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   Answer: B. Antarctica

   Antarctica is the driest continent, with almost 98% of its land covered by ice, despite being the coldest.

4. Which ocean is the only one to have a coast on all continents except one?

   1. Atlantic Ocean
   2. Pacific Ocean
   3. Indian Ocean
   4. Arctic Ocean
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   Answer: A. Atlantic Ocean

   The Atlantic Ocean touches all continents except Asia.

5. What is the primary reason Antarctica remains uninhabited?

   1. High altitude
   2. Isolated location
   3. Extreme cold and winds
   4. Lack of natural resources
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   Answer: C. Extreme cold and winds

   Antarctica remains uninhabited mainly due to its extremely cold climate and strong winds, making it inhospitable.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which ocean is the largest and covers more area than all land surfaces combined?
2. Which continent is both a country and a continent?
3. Which is the smallest continent by land area?
4. Which ocean is surrounded by the Ring of Fire, a major area of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
5. Which continent is known for having the greatest variety of animal species including the Big Five?
6. Which continent has the largest number of countries?
7. Which ocean has the deepest known point on Earth, the Mariana Trench?
8. Which continent has no permanent residents?
9. Which continent is known as the 'Birthplace of Civilization' due to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization?
10. Which ocean is bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west, and Australia to the east?
11. Which continent was largely unexplored by Europeans until the 19th century due to its dense forests and diseases?
12. Which ocean, named after its challenging weather conditions, is often called the 'Sea of Hoces'?
13. Which continent has the longest river in the world, the Nile?
14. Which ocean is known for the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system?

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