Y7U1L5 - Geography Quiz

What is a hemisphere?

• A type of ocean

• A large area of land

• Half of the earth

• A type of map

Which of the following is NOT a hemisphere?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Equatorial Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

What is a continent?

• A large body of water

• A small island

• A large area of land made up of countries

• A type of map

Which ocean is located to the east of Asia?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which country is located in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Canada

• Australia

• United Kingdom

• Japan

What does a map key (or legend) do?

• Shows the scale of the map

• Explains what each color or symbol represents

• Lists all the countries

• Shows the north direction

What seas surround South Korea?

• Mediterranean, Red, and Arabian

• Yellow, East China, and Japan

• Caribbean, Bering, and Coral

• Adriatic, Aegean, and Tyrrhenian

Which of the following is a large area of water?

• Continent

• Mountain

• Ocean

• Desert

What is the purpose of using an atlas?

• To find the meaning of words

• To gather statistical data

• To view maps of different regions

• To learn about historical events

How did people know what the world looked like before maps?

• By using technology

• By exploring and sharing knowledge

• By guessing

• By looking at the stars