Maine Geography Study Guide

Which definition below best matches the term climate?

• The weather that a place experiences over time.
• The distance between two places on the map to represent the distance in real life.
• Imaginary lines that are horizontal running from east to west.
• A map tool that shows the four cardinal directions.

The imaginary circle around the Earth half way between the North and South pole is called the ____________.

• Prime Meridian
• Equaotor
• Left Hemisphere
• West Hemisphere

Which of the following compass rose has the correct cardinal directions?

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Which of the following are correct example of Earth's physical features?

• Gas, lumber, microwaves
• Forests, Mountains, Oceans, Lakes
• Schools, hospitals, houses

The movement of people from one country or region to another to make a new home is called __________.

• Location
• Geography
• Human geography
• migration

How many total continents are there on Earth?

• 4
• 5
• 7
• 10

Which continent is labeled on the map with the number 5?

• Asia
• Europe
• Africa
• Australia

Which ocean is labeled on the map with the number 9?

• Atlantic
• Pacific
• Indian

Which continent number is Africa?

(a)  

What continent do you believe is pictured below? Provide at least one piece of evidence from the picture to support your answer.