World Geography Quiz 1

These are the imaginary lines that run horizontally across the globe that measure the distance north or south of the Equator.

• Latitude

• Longitude

These are the imaginary lines that run vertically across the globe that measure the distance east or west from the Prime Meridian.

• Latitude

• Longitude

The countries of Canada, the United States and Mexico can be found on which continent?

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

• Europe

The 0 degree latitude line is called?

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

The 0 degree of longitude is called? 

• Equator
• Prime Meridian 
• Arctic cirlce
• Tropic of Cancer

The precise address or coordinates of a place is called:

• the absolute location

• Equator

• the relative location

• Prime Meridian

This type of map shows landforms, like rivers or mountains.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Thematic Map

This type of map has a special purpose, such as showing population density.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Thematic Map

The study of the earth and its characteristics is:

• Geology

• Geography

• Astronomy

• Astrology

What is the name of the yellow continent?

• Australia

• North America

• The United States

• Australia