7-9: Countries and their Capitals

What are the seven continents of the world?

• Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Asia

• Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia

• Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Antarctica, Greenland

• Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Greenland

What is the equator and how does it relate to latitude?

• The equator is a physical barrier that separates different climate zones

• The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. It is located at 0 degrees latitude.

• The equator is located at 90 degrees latitude

• The equator is a line that divides the Earth into East and West

What is the prime meridian and how does it relate to longitude?

• The prime meridian is a line of longitude, but it has no relation to measuring longitude

• The prime meridian is the line of 0 degrees latitude, not longitude

• The prime meridian is the line of 0 degrees longitude, running from the North Pole to the South Pole, and it serves as the starting point for measuring longitude. It is used as the reference point from which all other longitudes are measured, with longitudes to the east being positive and longitudes to the west being negative.

• The prime meridian is a line of latitude, not longitude, and it runs from east to west

What are some examples of physical features on a map?

• Some examples of physical features on a map include mountains, rivers, lakes, and forests.

• Buildings, houses, and structures

• Roads, highways, and streets

• Cities, towns, and villages

How do you read a map scale?

• To taste the map scale

• To smell the map scale

• To read a map scale, you need to understand the ratio or proportion it represents. For example, if the map scale is 1:10,000, it means that 1 unit on the map represents 10,000 of the same units in real life.

• To listen to the map scale

What is the difference between absolute and relative location?

• Absolute location refers to a specific point on the Moon's surface using coordinates, while relative location describes a place in relation to other landmarks or geographic features.

• Absolute location is used for describing indoor spaces, while relative location is used for outdoor spaces.

• Absolute location is based on landmarks, while relative location is based on coordinates.

• Absolute location refers to a specific point on the Earth's surface using coordinates, while relative location describes a place in relation to other landmarks or geographic features.

What is the difference between a map and a globe?

• A map and a globe are the same thing.

• A map is a 3D model of the Earth, while a globe is a flat representation of the Earth's surface.

• A map is used for navigation, while a globe is used for decoration.

• A map is a flat representation of the Earth's surface, while a globe is a 3D model of the Earth.

What is the significance of the International Date Line?

• The International Date Line is significant because it separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere.

• The International Date Line is significant because it marks the boundary between morning and evening.

• The International Date Line is significant because it marks the boundary between one calendar day and the next. It is where the date changes as one travels east or west across it.

• The International Date Line is significant because it determines the start and end of daylight saving time.

What is the purpose of a compass on a map?

• To use as a paperweight

• To help find the direction of North, South, East, and West

• To draw straight lines on the map

• To measure the distance between two points on the map

What is the significance of contour lines on a topographic map?

• They indicate the location of major cities

• They show the elevation and shape of the land

• They represent political boundaries

• They mark the location of rivers and lakes