Geography Quiz

What does 'coastline' mean?

• Deserts in a country

• When a body of water surrounds land

• Place where it does not rain a lot

Which of the following is NOT a common institution?

• Religion

• Family

• Government

• Education

• Government building

Using the map as an aid, determine which major body of water reaches the coastlines of Australia, South America, North America, and Southeast Asia?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic

If most people speak Spanish in Latin America, this makes Latin America a what?

• Political zone

• Physical barrier

• Cultural diffusion

• Cultural region

• Spanish heritage month

By looking at this image, why is the prime meridian and equator significant?

• Help with map scale

• Both are known as the 0 degree lines of longitude and latitude.

• They help geographers determine which way they need to travel

• Location of population groups.

Which ocean is the largest one on the planet?

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Arctic

• Pacific

Multicultural means:

• Single region

• Triple culture

• Many cultures

• Sandwich with many late

Unlimited government vs limited government, which of the following shows correct information?

• Unlimited government gives the people more freedom whilst limited government does not

• Limited government puts a restriction on government power same as unlimited government

• Unlimited government treats human rights poorly, has no limits to its power, while limited government protects rights and has limits.

Family is important because it passes down traditions and celebrations, what is family?

• Social construct

• Common knowledge

• Common institution in society

• A religious holiday

Why do people like Emma, Abigail, and Rohan choose to live near water?

• Fresh water gives trees, trees give wood, wood gives shelter.

• Water is a source of food.

• Water is a source of entertainment.

• Water is a source of transportation.