Wonders of Nature Quiz
1 / 15The Grand Canyon in the United States was carved primarily by which river over millions of years?
About Wonders of Nature Quiz
Wonders of Nature Quiz is a free memory games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 6 easy, 6 medium, 3 hard questions. Recall the world's most awe-inspiring natural wonders, from the Northern Lights to the Great Barrier Reef. A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. The Grand Canyon in the United States was carved primarily by which river over millions of years?
Answer: The Colorado River
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over roughly 5 to 6 million years. The canyon is about 277 miles long and over a mile deep in places.
2. The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, lies off the coast of which country?
Answer: Australia
The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 1,400 miles along the northeastern coast of Australia and is so large it can be seen from space.
3. The Northern Lights, also called Aurora Borealis, are caused by particles from the Sun colliding with what?
Answer: Earth's atmosphere
The colorful Northern Lights occur when charged particles from the Sun interact with gases in Earth's upper atmosphere. The result is a breathtaking display of greens, pinks, and purples.
4. Victoria Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls, sits on the border between which two African countries?
Answer: Zambia and Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls straddles the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River. Local people call it 'Mosi-oa-Tunya,' meaning 'the smoke that thunders.'
5. Old Faithful is a famous geyser located in which United States national park?
Answer: Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park erupts roughly every 60 to 110 minutes, shooting hot water up to 185 feet into the air. It was named in 1870 for its reliable eruptions.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Mount Everest stands at 29,032 feet in the Himalayan range on the border of Nepal and Tibet. It was first summited in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
- In 1943, farmer Dionisio Pulido watched a fissure open in his cornfield. Within a year, Paricutin had grown over 1,100 feet tall, making it one of geology's most remarkable events.
- Guanabara Bay, flanked by Sugarloaf Mountain and the Corcovado, is considered one of the most beautiful natural harbors in the world and is listed among the Seven Natural Wonders.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Wonders of Nature Quiz?
Wonders of Nature Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Wonders of Nature Quiz free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Wonders of Nature Quiz — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Wonders of Nature Quiz take?
Most players finish Wonders of Nature Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Wonders of Nature Quiz?
If you enjoyed this memory games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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