Eastern Geography Trimester A Review 23-24

What line of latitude is known as the Equator?

• 0 degrees

• 90 degrees North

• 45 degrees South

• 180 degrees

Which of the following countries is not a part of Europe?

• Switzerland

• Australia

• Germany

• France

What is the capital city of Australia?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Canberra

• Perth

Which type of government is ruled directly by the people?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

What is the main purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?

• To promote free trade across nations

• To provide disaster relief

• To ensure mutual defense against aggression

• To encourage cultural exchanges

What is the significance of the Prime Meridian?

• It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

• It is the hottest point on Earth

• It divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

• It is the highest point on Earth

Which of the following is not a landform?

• Mountain

• Ocean

• Valley

• Plateau

What is the largest country by area in Europe?

• France

• Germany

• Russia

• Spain

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Australia's geography?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Great Barrier Reef

• The Alps

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• A government where the king or queen has all the power

• A government where the king or queen acts as Head of State within the parameters of a constitution

• A government without a monarch

• A government ruled by a small group of people