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Key Facts: OGE Geography Exam

2026 official task count: 30; primary-score maximum: 31.

Duration: 150 minutes.

Official format: 27 short-answer tasks and three developed responses using geographical information, maps and data.

Assessment language: Russian.

2026 federal recommendation: grade 3 begins at 12 of 31 primary points; regional authorities approve the final conversion scale.

This is independent practice and an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, an official paper or a simulation of the exam language environment. MCQs do not replace the official short answers, developed responses or practical application tasks.

30 tasks; 150 minutes; maximum 31 primary points. This is independent practice and an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, an official paper or a simulation of the exam language environment. MCQs do not replace the official short answers, developed responses or practical application tasks.

Sample OGE Geography Practice Questions

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1A topographic plan has a numerical scale of 1:25,000. How many metres on the ground correspond to 1 centimetre on this plan?
A.25 metres
B.250 metres
C.2,500 metres
D.25,000 metres
Explanation: A scale of 1:25,000 means that 1 cm on the plan corresponds to 25,000 cm in reality. Dividing 25,000 cm by 100 cm per metre yields 250 metres. This scale conversion is a standard skill tested in topographic plan tasks.
2Which numerical scale corresponds to a verbal scale stating '1 centimetre represents 1 kilometre'?
A.1:1,000
B.1:10,000
C.1:100,000
D.1:1,000,000
Explanation: One kilometre equals 1,000 metres or 100,000 centimetres. Therefore, 1 cm representing 1 km is expressed numerically as 1:100,000. Converting between verbal and numerical scales is essential for reading geographical maps.
3What is the azimuth to an object situated directly east of the observer's position?
A.0°
B.90°
C.180°
D.270°
Explanation: Azimuth is measured clockwise from true north, which corresponds to 0°. East lies at a 90° clockwise angle from north. Measuring azimuth on topographic maps is a core practical skill on the OGE.
4A student standing at a windmill needs to walk toward a spring located exactly to the northwest. What azimuth should the student follow?
A.45°
B.135°
C.225°
D.315°
Explanation: Northwest lies halfway between west (270°) and north (360°/0°). Calculating 270° + 45° gives an azimuth of 315°. Direction and azimuth determinations are standard practical tasks in Section 1 of the examination.
5What do contour lines (isohypses) on a topographic map connect?
A.Points with the same atmospheric pressure
B.Points with identical annual precipitation
C.Points having the same absolute elevation above sea level
D.Points experiencing equal average summer temperatures
Explanation: Contour lines (isohypses) join points of equal absolute altitude above mean sea level. The vertical distance between adjacent contours is the contour interval, which indicates relief changes across the terrain.
6Which cartographic feature on a topographic plan distinguishes a hill from a depression when both are represented by closed contour lines?
A.Hachures (bergstrichs) pointing outward in the direction of downward slope
B.The color of the contour lines changing from brown to blue
C.A dashed boundary line encircling the elevation figure
D.Triangular geodetic markers placed along the lowest contour
Explanation: Hachures or bergstrichs are short tick marks perpendicular to contour lines that always point in the direction of the downward slope. On a hill, bergstrichs point outward, whereas in a hollow or depression, they point inward toward the centre.
7How can the steepness of a slope be determined by observing contour lines on a topographic map?
A.Denser and closely spaced contours indicate a steeper slope
B.Widely spaced contours indicate a precipitous vertical cliff
C.Curved contours indicate a vertical cliff whereas straight ones indicate a slope
D.The thickness of the contour line alone determines whether a slope is steep
Explanation: When contour lines are placed close together, the terrain rises or falls rapidly over a short horizontal distance, indicating a steep slope. Conversely, wide spacing between contours indicates gentle or flat ground.
8School students are selecting a site on a topographic plan to construct a level football pitch. Which site characteristics are most suitable?
A.A marshy low-lying meadow crossed by a perennial drainage canal
B.A level, flat grassland parcel without steep slopes, boulders, or swampiness
C.A densely forested hill slope with contour lines packed tightly together
D.A ravine slope with active gully erosion and brush vegetation
Explanation: A sports pitch requires flat, even terrain without significant slope gradients, dense woody vegetation, or wet ground. On a plan with a fixed contour interval, widely spaced contour lines indicate gentler slopes; the site should also lie outside wetlands, forests, and boulder fields.
9Geographic latitude is defined as the angular distance measured north or south from which reference line?
A.The Prime (Greenwich) Meridian
B.The Equator
C.The Tropic of Cancer
D.The International Date Line
Explanation: Geographic latitude is the angular distance from 0° at the Equator to 90° at the North or South Pole. It determines parallels of latitude across the globe.
10Which Russian federal capital city is situated approximately at coordinates 56° N latitude and 38° E longitude?
A.Kazan
B.Moscow
C.Novosibirsk
D.Murmansk
Explanation: Moscow is located at approximately 55°45' N latitude and 37°37' E longitude, rounded to 56° N and 38° E on general school maps. Identifying major cities by geographic coordinates is a recurring task on the OGE.

About the OGE Geography Exam

Main State Exam (ОГЭ) in Geography is a current 2026 subject assessment within Russian state final certification. 27 short-answer tasks and three developed responses using geographical information, maps and data. The maximum primary score is 31. Assessment language: Russian. This is independent practice and an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, an official paper or a simulation of the exam language environment. MCQs do not replace the official short answers, developed responses or practical application tasks. This bank contains 100 reviewed study questions. It is a selective learning resource, not complete coverage of every official topic or a replica of an examination paper.

Exam sponsor: Rosobrnadzor / FIPI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

30 questions

Time Limit

150 minutes

Passing Score

2026 federal recommendation: grade 3 begins at 12 of 31 primary points; regional authorities approve the final conversion scale.

Exam / Certification Fees

A current official fee statement was not confirmed in the sources checked; ask the regional examination authority.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

2/31 (6.5%)

Geographical study of Earth

Two tasks on geographical study and sources. Figures describe the official 2026 paper, not the number of study MCQs.

6/31 (19.3%)

Representations of the Earth surface

Five tasks on maps, plans and representations. Figures describe the official 2026 paper, not the number of study MCQs.

1/31 (3.2%)

Earth in the Solar System

One task on Earth as a planet. Figures describe the official 2026 paper, not the number of study MCQs.

5/31 (16.1%)

Earth systems

Five tasks on the Earth systems. Figures describe the official 2026 paper, not the number of study MCQs.

3/31 (9.7%)

Humanity, continents and countries

Three tasks on population, continents and countries. Figures describe the official 2026 paper, not the number of study MCQs.

3/31 (9.7%)

Nature and society

Three tasks on interactions between nature and society. Figures describe the official 2026 paper, not the number of study MCQs.

11/31 (35.5%)

Geography of Russia

Eleven tasks on Russian geography. Figures describe the official 2026 paper, not the number of study MCQs.

Preparing for the OGE Geography Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 2026 federal recommendation: grade 3 begins at 12 of 31 primary points; regional authorities approve the final conversion scale.
  • Exam length: 30 questions
  • Time limit: 150 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: A current official fee statement was not confirmed in the sources checked; ask the regional examination authority. Official sources

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OGE Geography: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the approved 2026 FIPI specification and codifier to check the full assessed scope.
2Review the worked feedback here, then explain your reasoning without looking at the choices.
3Practise the official response methods separately, including complete written, spoken, laboratory, or computer work where required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official 2026 assessment format?

27 short-answer tasks and three developed responses using geographical information, maps and data. Assessment language: Russian.

How is the result assessed?

2026 federal recommendation: grade 3 begins at 12 of 31 primary points; regional authorities approve the final conversion scale.

Does this bank reproduce the official assessment?

This is independent practice and an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, an official paper or a simulation of the exam language environment. MCQs do not replace the official short answers, developed responses or practical application tasks.

Who can take the assessment?

The OGE is part of grade 9 state final certification. Confirm admission requirements, the final oral-interview result and any permitted accommodations with the school or regional authority.

What is the examination fee?

A current official fee statement was not confirmed in the sources checked; ask the regional examination authority.

How much of the exam does this bank cover?

This bank contains 100 reviewed study questions. It is a selective learning resource, not complete coverage of every official topic or a replica of an examination paper. Use the official codifier and complete original-response practice to address the full assessment.