Introduction to Geography

How many continents are on planet Earth?

• 5

• 7

• 4

• 8

North, South, East and West are the four _____________ directions.

• Cardinal

• Intermediate

• Latitude

• Longitude

What is the name of the imaginary line running across Earth separating North and South?

• Longitude Lines

• Optimus Prime

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

The imaginary line that runs up and down that splits Earth East and West is called what?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Social Studies

• Paper lines

Which game requires you to know latitude and longitude coordinates?

• Uno

• Monopoly

• Guess Who

• Battleship

A __________ is used to identify the directions of north, south, east and west.

• map scale

• compass rose

• microscope

• magnifying glass

The farther away from the Equator, the _________ the climate becomes.

• warmer

• cooler

• rainier

• more windy

Which term listed below is NOT a name for a climate zone?

• tropical

• polar

• temperate

• ocean breeze

Which of the following are examples of renewable resources?

• biomass, hydroelectric power, solar energy

• coal, grass and sand

• natural gas, soil, wind

• the ocean, mountains, and deserts

Examples of nonrenewable resources are

• tritium, copper, tin

• copper, zinc, and smoke

• biomass, bronze, silver and gold

• uranium, coal, and natural gas