Introdución a la geografía 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main focus of geography?

• The study of the Earth's physical, biological, and cultural features

• The study of stars and planets

• The study of ancient civilizations only

• The study of mathematical equations

Open Ended

If geography is the study of the Earth and everything on it, what are some elements of geography?

Multiple Choice

According to the lesson objectives, which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• International Date Line

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the learning objectives listed for this geography lesson?

• The 7 continents and the 5 oceans

• The 4 cardinal points (compass rose)

• The history of world wars

• Natural resources

Fill in the Blank

The best way to learn the 7 continents is by practicing drawing ___ of the world.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct pairs of continents and their colors as shown on the map?

• Asia - Yellow

• Africa - Orange

• Europe - Blue

• Oceania - Green

Open Ended

Name three of the seven continents shown on the world map.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the five continents shown in the first image?

• Norteamérica

• Suramérica

• África

• Europa

Open Ended

Why do you think there are two labels for the Pacific Ocean on this map?

Multiple Select

Which of the following pairs correctly matches a continent with an ocean it borders?

• Asia - Atlantic

• Africa - Indian

• Oceania - Arctic

• South America - Antarctic

Fill in the Blank

The ocean located at the North Pole is called the ___ Ocean.

Multiple Choice

What are the names of the five oceans shown in the images?

• Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Antarctic

• Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Mediterranean, Arctic

• Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Red Sea

• Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Antarctic, Baltic

Multiple Choice

What causes compasses to point towards the North?

• The Earth's rotation

• The magnetism of the North Pole

• The position of the sun

• The shape of the Earth

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four cardinal points?

• North

• East

• South

• Up

Open Ended

Explain how the sun can help you find the North direction.

Open Ended

Describe the significance of the Prime Meridian in geography.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Prime Meridian is/are correct?

• It is an imaginary line from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• It divides the Earth into two hemispheres.

• It is also called the Equator.

• It helps determine longitude.

Fill in the Blank

The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into two ___ or hemispheres.

Fill in the Blank

The hemisphere to the east of the Prime Meridian is called the ___ Hemisphere.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the Prime Meridian shown in the images?

• It divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

• It divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

• It marks the hottest part of the Earth.

• It is used to measure latitude.

Fill in the Blank

The Equator is located at ___ degrees latitude.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Equator are correct?

• It is an imaginary line.

• It divides the Earth into two hemispheres.

• It runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• It is located at 0° latitude.

Multiple Choice

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• The Equator

• The Prime Meridian

• The International Date Line

• The Tropic of Cancer