How Much do Your Children Know about Geography?

How much do your children know about geography? A recent poll commissioned by Travelzoo suggests kids in the UK are behind those in the US when 

it comes to naming famous landmarks – or even countries.

Here at Tots100 we love a challenge, so we sourced some of the questions on that very poll and thought we’d put them to you, the mums and dads. 

Have a look at these and then let us know how many you got right. Remember – be honest. You’ll only be letting yourself down if you tell a fib (that’s 

what my mum always says anyway).

1) Which country’s land mass is shaped like a boot?

2) What is the capital of the USA? 

3) Name the five oceans of the world. 

4) Hogwarts is a real place – true or false? 

the serious side

There is a serious side to all these questions though. In September next year, changes are being made to the current geography curriculum, after the 

government recognised the need for an update.

Today in the UK, one quarter of children couldn’t say which country looks like a boot, and only 63% could name the capital city of the US (compared to 

93% of American children correctly naming the capital city of the UK!)

One in five UK children surveyed by Travelzoo think The Nile is one of the five oceans of the world, and 25% also think the English Channel is an ocean.

And perhaps worryingly, 11% of British kids think Hogwarts is a real place. Oh, if only…

The figures were released to promote a brand new iPad app is released to help school-age child improve their knowledge of geography, while having fun 

at the same time. Mad the World is a free app offering children a timed challenge to drop the countries of the world into the correct locations. Described 

as a “digital jigsaw puzzle” it’s also hoped the app will help raise funds for Open Arms Malawi, as people are given the chance to donate to the cause 

when they download it.

Download the app and have a go yourself (we won’t tell anyone) from iTunes here, or check out Travelzoo for more information.

Now, tell us… how did you do on that quiz?! Scroll down for the answers…

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ANSWERS: 

Remember – if you cheat you’ll only be letting yourself down!

1) Italy  2) Washington D.C. 3) Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic 4) False. It’s a fictional place featured in Harry Potter.

Courtesy: http://www.tots100.co.uk/2013/11/19/how-much-do-your-children-know-about-geography