Geography Quiz

What information do Ordnance Survey maps primarily provide?

• Details about local wildlife

• Geographical features and landmarks

• Historical timelines

• Climate data

What does a map scale of 1:25,000 mean?

• 1 cm on the map equals 25,000 cm in real life

• 1 cm on the map equals 2,500 cm in real life

• 1 cm on the map equals 250 cm in real life

• 1 cm on the map equals 25 cm in real life

What does it mean if contour lines are close together on a map?

• The land is flat

• The land is steep

• The land is underwater

• The land is a desert

What is the time at the Prime Meridian known as?

• Eastern Standard Time

• Greenwich Mean Time

• Central European Time

• Pacific Standard Time

What happens to time zones as you move east of Greenwich?

• Hours are subtracted from GMT

• Hours are added to GMT

• Time remains the same

• Time is reversed

What does GMT stand for?

• Global Mountain Time

• Greenwich Mean Time

• General Meridian Time

• Great Meridian Time

Which climate is known for having hot summers and mild, wet winters?

• Polar

• Desert

• Mediterranean

• Tropical

What is the largest type of settlement?

• Village

• Hamlet

• Town

• Capital city

What is the definition of "climate"?

• The number of people living in an area

• The general weather conditions found in a place over a period of time

• The physical appearance of an area of land

• An environment including plants and animals

What does "ecosystem" refer to?

• A type of climate

• An environment including the plants and animals that live and interact within that environment

• The number of years a person is likely to live

• The number of people living in an area