Unit 1 Geography and Landforms

What is a climate?

• The weather in an area or region for a day.

• The temperature in an area or region for a day.

• The weather in an area or region over the course of a year.

• The temperature in an area or region over the course of a year.

Which description of a globe is correct?

• It is shaped like a large ball with a map of the Earth on it.

• It is a flat satellite picture.

• It is a life size clay model of the Earth.

• It is a square model of the Earth that shows borders.

What is a river?

• A cruise ship.

• A small body of water with land all around it.

• A curvy line of water running through land.

• Flat, open land.

Where do you think this picture was taken?

• In a mild climate.

• In an arid climate.

• In a tropical climate.

• In an arctic climate.

Which part of a map will help you find how far you will need to travel? (HINT: inches=feet)

• The map legend/key.

• The compass rose.

• The title.

• The scale.

This invisible line goes longways (up and down) around the Earth and divides the Earth into 2 halves: WEST and EAST

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• North Pole

• South Pole

This invisible line goes sideways around the Middle of the Earth and divides the Earth into 2 halves: North and South

• Prime Meridian

• Equator.

• North Pole.

• South Pole.

Where is North on the compass rose?

• Top

• Bottom

• Left

• Right

Which of these continents is completely South of the equator?

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

• Antarctica

Which ocean is the farthest north?

• Pacific

• Arctic

• Atlantic

• Indian