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Intro to World History & Geography (with Images)
Intro to World History & Geography (with Images)
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Assesses geography skills taught during the first week of school.
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If the coordinates of a location are North, this means it is...
below the equator
to the left of the prime meridian
above the equator
to the right of the prime meridian
2
What is the smallest continent in the world?
Europe
Central America
North America
South America
3
These maps show specific information about a place (e.g. the climate, population, or resources.)
general reference maps
thematic maps
topographical maps
navigational maps
4
Even though there are only 7 continents, Central America is often known as the “8th continent.”
False
True
5
What are the 4 Cardinal Directions? (In Order)
Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast
North, East, South, West
North, Southwest, East, West
6
What is the climate like in Antarctica?
freezing cold, completely frozen
mild summers, cold winters
hot summers, cold winters,
warm summers, cold winters
7
When we use "never eat shredded wheat," we always move clockwise on the compass.
False
True
8
These maps show features of the natural landscape or detailed elevation.
thematic maps
navigational maps
topographical maps
general reference maps
9
These maps are simple and popular because they show general layout of an area (including natural AND man-made features)
navigational maps
topographical maps
general reference maps
thematic maps
10
What is the largest continent in the world?
Africa
North America
South America
Asia
11
Which continent do we live on?
South America
Europe
North America
Nevada
12
Which continent is both a continent and a country?
Asia
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
13
If the coordinates of a location are East, this means it is
to the right of the prime meridian
to the left of the prime meridian
above the equator
below the equator
14
Bailey Middle School is on the East side of Las Vegas
True
False
15
In which cardinal direction does the sun always set?
West
East
South
North
16
These maps show you how to get from one place to another.
navigational maps
topographical maps
general reference maps
thematic maps
17
Which continent is Mexico on?
Central America
North America
South America
Europe
18
Which direction should you always start with?
North
West
East
South
19
In which cardinal direction does the sun always rise?
North
West
East
South
20
Sunrise Mountain is on the West side of Las Vegas
True
False
21
The equator and prime meridian are both found at ________ degrees.
0
360
180
90
22
What are the 5 oceans?
Atlantic, Arabian, Indian, Pacific, Southern
Artic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, Southern
Atlantic, Arabian, Indian, Pacific, Gulf Coast
Artic, Atlantic, Mediterranean, Pacific, Southern
23
If you forget the difference between latitude and longitude, just remember:
latitude = flatitude
longitude = long
latitude = attitude
longitude = short
24
What are the four MIDDLE directions?
Southwest, Southeast, Northwest, Northsouth
Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
Southwest, Westsouth, Southeast, Eastsouth
Northeast, Eastnorth, Northwest, Westnorth
25
What is the mnemonic device to help remember the order of directions?
Never Eat Wet Soup
Never Sip Edible Water
Never Eat Shredded Wheat
Never Eat Wet Soap