Geography Informal Quiz

The 0 degree latitude line is called?

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

What is the name of the parallel imaginary lines that run east and west around the globe?

• longitude lines

• latitude lines

• wavy lines

• none of the above

The imaginary set of lines that connect from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• latitude

• longitude

• equator

• prime meridian

What area lies north of 66°N?

• tropics

• Australia

• arctic

• Antarctica

This is the type of map that shows boundaries of cities, states, and countries.

• Political Map

• Thematic Map

• Physical Map

This type of map shows landforms, like rivers or mountains.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Thematic Map

This type of map has a special purpose, such as showing population density.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Thematic Map

To what extent can geography impact human society? ( State a clear claim and use at least 3 specific examples that you have read about.)