Wantage Grade 4 Geography Quiz

What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

• To show the main colors of the map

• To indicate the cardinal and intermediate directions

• To list the key landmarks of an area

• To display the scale of the map

Which of the following are cardinal directions?

• Northeast, southeast, southwest, northwest

• North, south, east, west

• Up, down, left, right

• Front, back, left, right

What does a map key help you understand?

• The distance between two places

• The shapes of continents and oceans

• The symbols used on the map and what they represent

• The population of different regions

Why is a title important on a map?

• It tells you the author of the map.

• It helps you locate the map key.

• It gives you information about the scale.

• It gives you an idea of what the map is about.

Which of the following elements helps you understand distances on a map?

• Map key

• Compass rose

• Scale

• Inset map

How many continents are there on Earth?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is the equator?

• The line that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres

• The line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres

• The line that divides the Earth into hot and cold regions

• The line that divides the Earth into land and water

Which term refers to the lines that run from north to south on a map?

• Latitude lines

• Longitude lines

• Equator lines

• Prime meridian lines

What is the difference between absolute and relative location?

• Absolute location uses coordinates, while relative location uses landmarks.

• Absolute location uses landmarks, while relative location uses coordinates.

• Absolute location refers to cities, while relative location refers to countries.

• Absolute location is only used by geographers, while relative location is used by everyone.

Why do geographers use the equator and prime meridian?

• To identify different species of animals

• To navigate the seas

• To divide the world into different time zones

• To establish reference points for locating places on Earth.