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What are landforms?
The natural features of the land's surface
The natural features above the land's surface
The natural features under the land's surface
The unnatural features of the land's surface
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What is a continent?
One of five large bodies of water on Earth
One of seven large landmasses on Earth
One of six large landmasses on Earth
One of eight large bodies of water on Earth
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What is the major line of latitude at 23.5 degrees south of the equator?
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Capricorn
Antarctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
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What is a physical map?
a type of map that identifies climate
a type of map that shows the natural landforms and terrain of a location
a type of map that identifies cities, states, and countries
a type of map that identifies population
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What is the central line of latitude at 0 degrees?
Prime Meridian
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
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What is a map scale?
A tool that shows the hemispheres of the earth
A tool that shows which direction is north
A tool that shows how distances on a map relate to real life
A tool that shows what symbols on the map mean
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What is the environment?
All the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area
All the living things that affect life in an area
All the nonliving things that affect life in an area
The average weather over time in an area
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What is a political map?
a type of map that shows the natural landforms and terrain of a location
a type of map that identifies cities, states, and countries
a type of map that identifies climate
a type of map that identifies population
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What are climate zones?
Specific areas of the globe that have consistent rainfall
Specific areas of the globe that have consistent sunshine
Specific areas of the globe that have consistent weather patterns
Specific areas of the globe that have consistent temperatures
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What are oceans?
Bodies of water that formed 1000 years ago
Bodies of water that cover 23% of Earth's surface
Bodies of water that cover 71% of Earth's surface
Bodies of water that are safe to drink when you are thirsty
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What is climate?
The most extreme weather conditions in a certain area over a period of time
The current weather conditions in a certain area
The average weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time
The most surprising weather conditions in a certain area
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What is geography?
The study of Earth's climate change
The study of Earth's political features
The study of Earth's physical and cultural features
The study of Earth's weather
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What is the Prime Meridian?
Central line of latitude, which is measured at 0° and runs through Ecuador
Central line of latitude, measured at 0° and runs through Greenwich, UK
Central line of longitude, measured at 0° and runs through Greenwich, UK
Central line of longitude, which is measured at 0° and runs through Ecuador
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What is longitude?
Vertical lines that measure distance east and west of the equator
Vertical lines that measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian
Vertical lines that measure distance north and south of the equator
Horizontal lines that measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian
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What is a globe?
A flat drawing that is the most accurate representation of the Earth
A cube that is most accurate representation of the Earth
A conical model that is the most accurate representation of the Earth
A spherical model that is the most accurate representation of the Earth
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Which is a major line of latitude that runs 23.5 degrees north of the equator?
Tropic of Cancer
Arctic Circle
Antarctic Circle
Tropic of Capricorn
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What is a map key or map legend?
A box that tells you how the size of the map relates to real life
A box that explains the meaning of symbols on the map
A box that tells you the directions on the map
A map that allows you to find hidden treasure
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What is a compass rose?
A tool to see the key directions on a map
A tool that shows how distances on a map relate to real life
A tool that shows how to read the stars
A tool that shows what the symbols mean on a map
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What are hemispheres?
Cross-sections of the Earth
Halves of the Earth
Quarters of the Earth
Thirds of the Earth
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Which major line of latitude runs 66 degrees south of the equator?
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
Arctic Circle
Antarctic Circle
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What is a region?
An area that is the same as surrounding areas
An area that has power over surrounding areas
An area with features that make it different from surrounding areas
An area that is isolated from surrounding areas
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What is latitude?
Vertical lines that measure distance north and south of the equator
Vertical lines that measure distance north and south of the Prime Meridian
Horizontal lines that measure distance north and south of the equator
Horizontal lines measuring distance north and south of the Prime Meridian
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Which is a major line of latitude that runs 61 degrees north of the equator?
Arctic Circle
Antarctic Circle
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
