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Globe and USA map skills

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1
Almost 3/4 of Earth's surface is covered by
rainforest
water
mountains
plains
2
What is located at 0 degrees latitude?
The South Pole
The prime meridian
The North Pole
The equator
3
What is the most important way rivers and lakes helped the US become a wealthy country?
They provided routes for ships and power for industries.
They offered beautiful scenery for travelers to admire.
They provided an environment for many kinds of fish.
They made it easy for people to have fun swimming.
4
A tributary flowing east into the Mississippi River is
The Rio Grande
The Gulf of Mexico
The Atlantic Ocean
The Ohio River
5
Which of these is a cardinal direction?
down
pole
west
northeast
6
Meridians of longitude show
How far north or south a place is
how high above sea level a place is
how close to the ocean a place is
how far east or west a place is
7
The US has 6 mountain ranges.
True
False
8
Which country is larger in land than the United States?
Japan
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
9
Two rivers that form parts of the US border are
Ohio River and Mississippi River.
Ohio River and Wabash River.
Rio Grande and Saint Lawrence River.
Wabash River and Rio Grande River.
10
Where does a delta form?
At the mouth of a river
At the source of a river
In the hills above a river
In a river valley