Geography/Map Skills Chapter 1

Question 1

What two hemispheres is North America located?

Accepted Answer

Northern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere

Question 2

The most accurate map of the earth is called a _________?

Accepted Answer

Globe

Question 3

The symbol on a map that shows directions is called a ___________?

Accepted Answer

Compass Rose

Question 4

The study of our natural surroundings and how humans interact with it is.......?

Accepted Answer

Geography

Question 5

What two hemispheres does the Prime Meridian divide the earth into?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere

Question 6

What is the term used to describe bodies of water and landforms?

Accepted Answer

physical features

Question 7

The line at 0 Degrees longitude is called?

Accepted Answer

Prime Meridian

Question 8

What continent can be found in all 4 hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Africa

Question 9

The four main points on a compass are called.....?

Accepted Answer

Cardinal Points

Question 10

Choose the name of the 2 largest continents...

Accepted Answer

Africa, Asia

Question 11

The line at 0 degrees latitude is called?

Accepted Answer

Equator

Questions 11