Geography

Look at the map. Which continent is located at 45^oN, 120^oE?

• North America
• South America
• Africa
• Asia

What is a narrow passage of water that connects two seas or bodies of water?

• strait

• mesa

• isthmus

• valley

Is the following statement using relative or absolute location?

The location of a place compared to its exact location or fixed location.

• relative location

• absolute location

An area that has similar features like climate, resources, and landforms is called a region.

• true

• false

Natural features of the Earth are known as

• man-made features

• landforms

• oceans

• mountains

You are on vacation and you need to find out which direction you are going. Which part of the map would you use?

• map key/legend

• map

• compass

• cartographer

Northwest and Southeast are examples of what kind of directions?

• Cardinal Directions

• Intermediate Directions

• symbols

• compass rose

Signs or marks on a map that stand for real things or places on Earth are

• Intermediate Directions

• Cardinal Directions

• symbols

• Compass Rose

The four main directions of the compass are

• symbols

• Intermediate Directions

• Compass Rose

• Cardinal Directions

You are on a fishing trip with your family and you are trying to locate the lake. There are many symbols on your map and you need to find out which one stands for the lake. Which part of the map will you need to use?

• map key/legend

• map

• Compass Rose

• Cartographer