Are You the Land or the Sea?

By: Marie Hullett
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Are You the Land or the Sea?
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About This Quiz

About 71% of the earth consists of water, yet the vast majority of that area is still undiscovered. In fact, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 95% of the world's oceans remain unexplored. Scientists estimate that land, meanwhile, is home to an estimated 85% of the globe's total species, and provides much of the natural resources humans rely on to survive. 

There's so much more to learn about the earth and oceans, but you might want to start by looking inward. Are you the ocean or the land? Although humans haven't adapted to live underwater yet, there are some people whose souls just seem to belong to the sea. Others, meanwhile, seem to have wind and greenery running through their veins. 

So, do you know which one you are? Before you set out on the open sea or to live in the woods to find out where your soul feels most at home, consider taking the following quiz. To ensure 100% accuracy, when you answer these questions, just try to be as Pacific as possible. I mean, specific. 

Are you deep and flowing like the Pacific, Indian or Atlantic, or strong and rigid like a mountain peak? Find out whether you're made of earth or water with the following quiz. May the forest be with you! 

Sometimes, emojis speak louder than words. So, which emoji best represents your soul?
The rainbow
The water drop
The evergreen tree
The ocean wave
Like it or not, you must switch careers and become a scientist. Which type of science will you specialize in?
Ecology
Oceanography
Geology
Biology
Which mythical being speaks to you?
Unicorn
Mermaid
Dragon
Sea serpent

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Time to pat yourself on the back. You have some money to spare, so you plan to donate it to a good cause. Which will you choose?
Fighting poverty
Saving the whales
Combating climate change
Reducing plastic pollution
Everyone gets emotional sometimes. How do your emotions usually take hold over you?
Slowly and steadily
Like a wave, with highs and lows
Very subtly
Abruptly and intensely, but typically these feelings don't last long
It's time to make a piece of art. What will serve as your inspiration?
My love
A ferocious seaside storm
A snowy afternoon
The great unknown

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Congratulations, you have just become the royal ruler of a mystical realm! What does your crown look like?
A ring of lush greenery
A golden, urchin-like tiara
A pearl-adorned crown
A white-gold tiara encrusted with diamonds and emeralds
Although now rejected by modern science, the classical elements of ancient Greece still can maintain philosophical meaning today. If you had to choose, which element do you most relate to?
Earth
Fire
Water
Air
Speaking of ancient Greece, which Greek god is basically you?
Artemis
Poseidon
Triton
Zeus

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Everyone has a dark side. So, which Disney villain is your alter-ego?
Scar
Ursula
Captain Hook
Hades
Of course, your dark side only comes out now and then. Which Disney animal is the everyday you?
Simba
Dory
Kaa
Scuttle
You're starving. What do you want to get for dinner?
Pasta
Sushi
Fish and chips
Grilled chicken and vegetables

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Today, you will be whisked away to the home of your dreams. Where can it be found?
The center of the city
Beside the sea
Near a rushing river
High up in the mountains
Which mode of transport would you like to take off to your dream home in?
Train
Ferry
Sailboat
Plane
When you arrive at your perfect new abode, which picture will you hang on the wall?
A pen-and-ink portrait of a woman
An oil painting of the ocean
A vintage photograph of a cabin on a lake
An abstract pastel painting

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We have to ask. What will your new bedroom look like?
Earth-toned and cozy with rustic wood furniture
Jewel-toned with vibrant patterns and many textures
Dreamy and deep blue, with velvet curtains and pillows
Light and airy, with a linen bedspread and neutral colors
Surprise! You received a gift to welcome you home. Which housewarming present will bring you the most joy?
A bouquet of flowers
Seagrass placemats
A Betta fish
An aromatherapy diffuser
It's time to settle in and get comfortable. How do you like to relax?
Cuddle up on the couch and read
Enjoy a snack while gazing out the window
Take a bubble bath
Light some candles and meditate

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Do you prefer to live alone or with others?
With my family
Alone
With roommates
Just my significant other and me
You just received a beautiful piece of jewelry from a loved one. What do you hope it is?
A 14k gold ring
Platinum stud earrings
A string of pearls
A sapphire necklace
Finally, you can control the weather. What kind of day will you conjure?
About 73 degrees Fahrenheit with moderate humidity
A crisp fall day with a gentle breeze
A clear morning with some light afternoon showers
Sunny, hot and partly-cloudy

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Sometimes, it's challenging to describe yourself. Instead, how would you say that others describe you?
Unyielding
Impulsive
Calm
Adaptable
Which one of these dreams have you had before?
Running away from a monster
Struggling to swim
Falling
Flying through the sky
Whether you check your horoscope religiously or think it's all a bunch of bologna, we need to know. What's your astrological sun sign?
Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Libra, Aquarius, Gemini

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Treat yourself to a snack; you deserve it. What will you grab from the pantry?
Barbecue Lay's
Roasted seaweed
Smoked salmon
An Airhead
Before you go to bed, you settle down to read a book. Which classic will it be?
"Beloved" by Toni Morrison
"Moby Dick" by Herman Melville
"Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson
"The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
Which nature sound would you like to fall asleep to?
The rustle of wind in trees
Ocean waves
A babbling brook
Crickets

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You worked up the courage to try an adventurous outdoor activity. What will it be?
Mountain climbing
Surfing
Scuba diving
Sky diving
You're off to a party. What can you be found doing while there?
Chatting
Dancing
Snacking
Observing
If you had to, which of these quotes would you post on social media?
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu
"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward
"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." - Edith Wharton
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and the shadows will fall behind you." - Walt Whitman

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