Geography Benchmark Wilson 2024

When attempting to find a point on a map, which of these would be LEAST helpful?

• Compass Rose
• Longitude
• Latitude
• Altitude

Generally on a map, the star icon on the city:

• Marks it as the capital
• Means it is the wealthiest city
• Means the city has the highest population
• Marks it as the center-most city

The lines on the globe that measure any distance North or South of the Equator are called:

• Latitude
• Longitude
• Meridians
• Altitude

What do the large red numbers on this projection map represent?

• Continents
• Mountains
• Oceans
• Countries

What kind of map is featured here?

• Relief
• Population Density
• Political
• Agricultural Land Use

Which continent is pictured in the map as number 3?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Australia

Which continent is pictured in the map as number 1?

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Australia

Which continent is pictured in the map as number 2?

• South America
• North America
• Australia
• Europe

Which continent is pictured in the map as number 4?

• Europe
• Asia
• Australia
• North America

Which continent is pictured in the map as number 5?

• Asia
• North America
• Australia
• Africa