How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 116 questions on North American seas, gulfs, and bays.

No—there’s no timer, so you can answer at your own pace.

What answer format does the quiz use?

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options.

How is the difficulty balanced?

It’s mixed difficulty, combining well-known waters with more regional bays and gulfs to keep practice varied.

Can I choose the number of questions and difficulty?

Yes. You can select your preferred question count and difficulty before starting the quiz.

North American Seas, Gulfs & Bays Quiz

About this quiz

What you’ll practice

Build a clearer mental map of North America’s coastal waters by linking seas, gulfs, and bays to the countries, states/provinces, and coastlines they touch.

You’ll also sharpen directional thinking (north/south/east/west), regional naming patterns, and quick elimination between similar-sounding inlets.

Format and difficulty

Every question gives 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can play at your own pace and focus on accuracy.

Choose your question count and difficulty before you start: shorter runs are great for warm-ups, while longer runs improve recall; mixed difficulty blends easy “big names” with trickier regional waters for balanced practice.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Mixing up the Gulf of California with the Gulf of Mexico
Confusing Hudson Bay with Hudson Strait and nearby inlets
Placing the Bay of Fundy on the wrong side of the Maritimes
Treating “sea” and “bay” labels as clues (they aren’t always)
Overlooking that some bays span multiple jurisdictions

Tips to improve your score

When you miss one, pause to note the nearest landmark (peninsula, island, or river mouth) and try to recall it on the next appearance. Replaying in shorter sets can help you lock in the toughest names before attempting a full-length run.