Social Studies Review - Geography

What is geography?

• the study of Earth
• the study of fossils
• the study of people
• the study of history

Which of the following is a cardinal direction?

• northwest
• east
• southeast
• lake

What does a compass rose show?

• Key
• Distance
• Directions
• States

What imaginary line determines climate?

• Tropic of Cancer
• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Tropic of Capricorn

Which Hemisphere are both North America and South America found in?

• Western Hemisphere
• Eastern Hemisphere
• Southern Hemisphere
• Northern Hemisphere

Which Hemisphere are Asia, Australia, and most of Europe found in?

• Western Hemisphere
• Eastern Hemisphere
• Southern Hemisphere
• Northern Hemisphere

Which letter would you find at 15^oS, 60^oW?

• A
• C
• L
• H

Which letter would you find at 15^oS, 60^oW?

• A
• C
• L
• H

Which way does latitude go on a map?

• Up and down
• Side to side
• In a circle
• To infinity and beyond

Which way does longitude go on a map?

• Up and down
• Side to side
• In a circle
• To infinity and beyond