Exploring Geography Basics Flashcard

Front

Which is the largest continent by area on Earth?

Back

Asia

Front

What is the name of the ocean located between Africa and Australia?

Back

Indian Ocean

Front

Which continent is completely located in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Australia

Front

What is the name of the longest river in the world?

Back

Nile River

Front

Which landform is a large, flat area that is higher than the land around it?

Back

Plateau

Front

What is the term for a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas?

Back

Isthmus

Front

Which feature is formed by the movement of water and is often found at the mouth of a river?

Back

Delta

Front

What do contour lines on a map show?

Back

Elevation

Front

Which direction is usually at the top of most maps?

Back

North

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator