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The 20-Second Geography Quiz

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The 20-Second Geography Quiz

Twelve geography questions, twenty seconds each, and the clock keeps moving. Capitals, coasts, borders and one map trick. Once you answer, you cannot go back.

12 questionsAbout 4 minutes against the clock20 seconds per question4 levels

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What could you get?

This quiz has 4 levels. Answer as many questions as you can and see how high you get:

  • Human Atlas
  • Well Travelled
  • Road Tripper
  • Armchair Traveller

How this quiz works

  • 12 questionsYou get 20 seconds per question; a question you do not answer in time is skipped. You cannot go back once the clock starts.
  • Points add upCorrect answers raise your score, and the score decides which of the 4 levels you land on.
  • No luck involvedYour level depends only on how many answers you get right, so the same score always lands on the same level.

What each result means

  • Human Atlas

    You know the world the way other people know their own street. At some point you should be the one writing these questions.

  • Well Travelled

    Strong map sense. The misses were the ones that catch everyone: small countries and borders that moved.

  • Road Tripper

    You know the famous places and the rest is fog. That is a normal ratio, and the fog is the interesting part to fix.

  • Armchair Traveller

    The world just got a little bigger. Twelve questions, twelve places worth looking up tonight.

The 20-Second Geography Quiz quiz FAQ

How many questions does the The 20-Second Geography Quiz quiz have?
It has 12 questions with 20 seconds on the clock for each one, so the whole quiz takes about 4 minutes. A question you do not answer in time scores nothing. No sign-up is needed.
What are the levels?
There are 4 levels: Human Atlas, Well Travelled, Road Tripper and Armchair Traveller. The more answers you get right, the higher your level. It sits in our general knowledge section.
Is the The 20-Second Geography Quiz quiz free?
Yes. Every quiz on QuizLemon is free and unlimited, with no account, no paywall and no e-mail required to see your result.
Is this a serious test?
No, it is written for fun. Your level only reflects how many of these questions you answered correctly, so treat it as a friendly challenge rather than a measure of ability.

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