Geography Intro Quiz

A description of Canada as "north of the United States" is an example of which location.

• absolute

• relative

What is the name of the largest continent?

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

The United States of America is a country located on which continent?

• South America

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

Johnny is trying to figure out the distance between Richmond and Washington DC. He should use a...

• scale

• key

• compass rose

• grid lines

Which part of the map shows orientation?

• scale

• compass rose

• title

• grid lines

This type of location uses coordinates or addresses to tell you where something is.

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

These lines are all the same length, are connected at the poles, measure degrees east and west, and has the Prime Meridian

• Latitude

• Longitude

This type of map shows the boundaries of states, countries, etc.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Mental Map

• Thematic Map

This is how hot or cold the atmosphere is.

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Seasons

Tropical storms in the PACIFIC OCEAN!!

• Typhoon

• Hurricane