Geography Unit Quiz

Which of the following is true about a map?

• It is a flat representation of areas on the Earth

• It is a three-dimensional model of the Earth

• It shows the entire solar system

• It is a photograph of the Earth from space

Which direction is between North and East?

• Northwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Southwest

Which direction is between South and East?

• Northwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Southwest

There are 4 Cardinal directions (N,E,S,W) How many intermediate directions are there?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What does a physical map show?

• Shows territorial or country borders

• Shows the geographic features of an area

• Shows weather and climate features

• Is a thematic map where areas are colored or patterned to represent statistical data

Which of the following is NOT shown on a political map?

• Country borders

• Territorial boundaries

• Mountain ranges

• State borders

What are coordinates?

• Numbers on a grid

• Numbers on a grid to help you find a location

• Climate change

• Matching outfits with another

Where do latitude lines begin?

• At the North Pole

• At the South Pole

• At the Equator

• At the Prime Meridian

What is the degree of the North Pole?

• 0°

• 30°

• 60°

• 90°

What is the latitude of the South Pole?

• 0°

• 30°

• 60°

• 90°