Geography Quiz 1

What type of map is this?

• A physical map

• A political map

• A road map

• A topographical map

If you're having trouble figuring out what the symbols on a map represent, where would you look?

• The back of the map.

• The title of the map

• The map legend

• The compass rose

What is the name of the 0° longitude line that divides the Eastern Hemisphere from the Western Hemisphere?

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

What mountain range divides Europe from Asia?

• Andes Mtns

• Rocky Mtns

• The Alps

• Ural Mtns

What is the name for the line of latitude that measures 0° and divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere?

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

On which two hemispheres do we live?

• Northern and Eastern
• Eastern and Southern
• Western and Southern
• Northern and Western

A primary source is a ______ account of a topic

• first-hand

• second-hand

• clear

• well-documented

Which type of map shows you landforms and natural features?

• Physical

• Historic

• Political

• Demographic

What is the continent that is yellow?

• Africa
• Australia
• Asia
• Antarctica

What is the continent that is dark green?

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Australia