Geography Quiz

What is the purpose of a compass rose?

• The purpose of a compass rose is to display the orientation of the cardinal directions on a map.

• The purpose of a compass rose is to measure the elevation of a specific location on a map.

• The purpose of a compass rose is to mark the locations of important landmarks on a map.

• The purpose of a compass rose is to indicate the distance between two locations on a map.

What is the purpose of the map title?

• The purpose of the map title is to tell what the map is about.

• The purpose of the map title is to tell in which book the map can be found.

• The purpose of the map title is to tell you what the map symbols mean.

• The purpose of the map title is to tell the cardinal directions.

Which landform is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides?

• Canyon

• Delta

• Peninsula

• Estuary

Which continent is labeled 'C'?

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• Europe

Which continent is labeled 'F'?

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• Europe

Which continent is labeled 'A'?

• Africa

• North America

• Australia

• South America

Which ocean is labeled 'H'?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which ocean is labeled 'J'?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What are the four main directions (the cardinal directions) on a compass rose?

• up, down, left, right

• clockwise, counterclockwise, up, down

• front, back, left, right

• north, south, east, west

Which landform is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land?

• hill

• valley

• mountain

• plateau