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Continents and Oceans
Continents and Oceans
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A #history quiz covering facts about the #continents and #oceans.
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1
What are the two types of location?
exact and general
absolute and relative
near and far
here and there
2
Why is the Middle East considered a "crossroads?"
Because it is in the middle of Asia
Because it connects North and South America
Because it has a lots of roads all over the continent
Because it connects Asia, Africa, and Europe
3
This is the tallest mountain range in the world and separates India from the rest of Asia.
The Rocky Mountains
The Himalayas
The Andes Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains
4
This ocean separates North and South America from Europe and Africa.
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
5
Which continent is home to the Andes Mountains, the basis of the ancient Incan empire?
North America
Africa
South America
Europe
6
This ocean borders Africa, India, and part of Australia.
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
7
The high plains of Texas is an example of:
location
region
place
human-environment interaction
8
Description of a location, can be physical or human:
movement
place
region
location
9
Which continent is made up of the countries of Canada, the United States, and Mexico?
Antarctica
Asia
North America
South America
10
Latitude, land forms, and nearness to bodies of water greatly affect:
time zone
culture
climate
population
11
Farmers building irrigation canals to bring water to their crops is an example of:
place
human-environment interaction
location
region
12
Which ocean is located at the top of the world?
Arctic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
13
This ocean is the largest in the world and is located on the west coast of the United States.
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
14
Columbus landed in this island chain when he discovered America.
Cuba
The Philippines
The Maldives
The West Indies
15
Which continent is pictured?
Asia
Australia
Africa
Europe
16
This continent shares a border with Asia to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
Australia
Europe
Africa
Antarctica
17
iPhones are made in California and shipped all over the world. This is an example of:
location
movement
region
place
18
Located in Africa this is the longest river in the world and empties into the Mediterranean Sea
The Mississippi River
The Yellow River
The Nile River
The Tigris River
19
Which continent is this?
Australia
Africa
North America
Europe
20
Which continent is this?
Africa
North America
Europe
South America
21
Which continent is pictured?
Australia
Asia
Europe
Antarctica
22
Which continent contains the countries of China, Korea, and Japan?
Australia
Asia
Europe
North America
23
This is the largest desert in the world and is located in Northern Africa.
The Arabian Desert
The Sahara Desert
The Kalahari Desert
The Gobi Desert
24
Which continent contains the countries of England, France, and Germany?
North America
Asia
Europe
South America
25
Which continent is pictured?
Antarctica
South America
North America
Africa
26
Which ocean is located right above Antarctica?
Southern Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean