World Atlas Quiz 2019

Use the inside front cover of the Nystrom Atlas through page 3 to answer the following about World Facts, the Table of Contents, and Detailed Legends.

Which continent/region makes up about 16.5% of the world’s land area?

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

Use the inside front cover of the Nystrom Atlas through page 3 to answer the following about World Facts, the Table of Contents, and Detailed Legends.

Which continent/region has the largest population?

• South America

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

Use the inside front cover of the Nystrom Atlas through page 3 to answer the following about World Facts, the Table of Contents, and Detailed Legends.

Which ocean is the largest in area?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Southern Oean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Use the inside front cover of the Nystrom Atlas through page 3 to answer the following about World Facts, the Table of Contents, and Detailed Legends.

In Asia, what is the highest elevation above sea level?

• Jaya Peak, Indonesia

• Mt. Everest, Nepal, China

• Mt. Elbrus, Russia

• Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Use the inside front cover of the Nystrom Atlas through page 3 to answer the following about World Facts, the Table of Contents, and Detailed Legends.

In North America, what is the lowest elevation below sea level?

• Mt. Everest

• Caspian Sea

• Lake Superior

• Death Valley

Use the inside front cover of the Nystrom Atlas through page 3 to answer the following about World Facts, the Table of Contents, and Detailed Legends.

Which city and country has the largest projected population for 2025?

• Shanghai, China

• Tokyo, Japan

• Delhi, India

• Mexico City, Mexico

Use the inside front cover through page 3 to answer the following about World Facts, the Table of Contents, and Detailed Legends.

Which is NOT a type of map listed under Detailed Legends.

• Land Cover

• Precipitation Map

• Elevation Map

• Political Relief Map

Use the Glossary pages 107-109 and the Index pages 110-120 to search the atlas and answer the questions.

Which sea is located between Europe and Africa?

• Atlantic Sea

• Black Sea

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

Use the Glossary pages 107-109 and the Index pages 110-120 to search the atlas and answer the questions.

Melbourne is found in which country?

• Brazil

• Australia

• The United States

• Spain

Use the Glossary pages 107-109 and the Index pages 110-120 to search the atlas and answer the questions.

What desert in Africa divides northern Africa from the rest of Africa?

• The Sahara

• The Sudan

• The Mojave

• The Arabian