What is “geography”?

The study of the earth and its surface

What are the three types of maps?

physical, political and special purpose (thematic)

long-term weather patterns in the area

Which list correctly names all the oceans?

Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean

Lines of latitude ...

shows horizontal (side to side) lines or parallel to the equator

Seasonal wind that brings a lot of rain

What is the difference between weather and climate ?

Weather is temporary and climate is for extended time

Lines on the map that run east and west

Which list correctly names all seven continents?

North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica

Condition of the air around you

A special purpose map is..

A map that tells you about one thing

The line running 0 degrees latitude

Lines of Longitude are ...

vertical (up and down) lines or the meridian

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1
What is “geography”?
Something that I don’t need know
Something boring
The study of the earth and its surface
The study of ratios and numbers
2
What are the three types of maps?
thematic, specific purpose, political
physical, political and special purpose (thematic)
physical, political and population
population, culture and religion
3
What country is this
New Zealand
America
Russia
Japan
4
What is the definition of the root word 'graph'?
To write, to draw
Instrument you utilize when measuring
To measure
5
What is located at 0° latitude?
south pole
equator
prime meridian
north pole
6
What is climate?
a region with particular short weather conditions
short-term weather patterns in the area
long-term weather patterns in the area
all of the above
7
Italy is know for great food and ...
Taj Mahal
Petra
Colosseum
India
8
Which list correctly names all the oceans?
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Antarctic Ocean, North Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Antarctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean
9
Lines of latitude ...
lines that show us how to dance
lines showing East or West position; meridian
shows horizontal (side to side) lines or parallel to the equator
I honestly did not study
10
What does a physical map show?
borders and countries
population
land and water
climate
11
How many states are there in the US?
52
50
1
48
12
Where do you have to go to visit Chichen Itza?
Mexico
Jordan
India
Peru
13
Incas build which of the structure...
Machu Picchu in Peru
Chichen Itza in Mexico
14
What country is Puerto Rico part of?
United States
Mexico
Cuba
Spain
15
A political map shows
cities, states, and countries
landforms, bodies of water, or resources
16
If you want to visit Taj Mahal, where do you have to go?
China
Italy
India
Jordan
17
What is a monsoon?
Huge storm
Seasonal wind that brings a lot of rain
No rain for an extended time
lots of rocks and soil that slide from a mountain side
18
What Wonder of the World can you find in Jordan?
Petra
Chichen Itza
Machu Picchu
Colosseum
19
What is the difference between weather and climate ?
They both revolve around Earth
Weather is temporary and climate is for extended time
Rain
Temperature
20
What is the highest mountain in the United States?
Denali (old name : McKinley)
Mt. Whitney
Mt. Everest
Rocky Mountains
21
The prefix 'geo' means:
Geography
lines
cylinders
Earth
22
What is a Latitude?
I don't know, what is it?
Lines on the map that run east and west
Lines
Lines that run north and south
23
Which of the following is not one of the 7 wonders of the modern world?
Christ the Redeemer, Brasil
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Great Wall of China
24
Which list correctly names all seven continents?
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia,
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Florida, Canada
North America, South America, Ireland, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica
25
What does 'cuisine' mean?
Pastel, pizza or burritos
currency
climate
monsoon
26
What features does a political map show?
Locations
Countries, states, and cities
Countries only
Counties
27
What does this Special Purpose map tell us?
Lakes
State Capitals
Rivers
Mountains
28
What is weather?
Condition of outer space around Earth
Condition of the water around you
Condition of the land around you
Condition of the air around you
29
What does a physical map show?
climate
population
land and water
borders and countries
30
How many continents are there?
6
5
7
3
31
A special purpose map is..
A map that shows you where all the natural resources are
A map of our state
A map of my house
A map that tells you about one thing
32
What is the equator?
A red line
A Line that is hot
0 degrees longitude
The line running 0 degrees latitude
33
What kind of map is this?
Thematic
Political
Topographic
Physical
34
Which of these is NOT one of the 7 Wonders?
Chichén Itzá
Colosseum
Grand Canyon
Taj Mahal
35
What is the highest mountain in the world?
K2
Denali
Kilimanjaro
Mt. Everest
36
Lines of Longitude are ...
vertical (up and down) lines or the meridian
lines that are wavy
horizontal lines or the equator
I did not study my homework last night.

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