Geography Quiz

Label each continent.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

Africa

South America

Asia

Antarctica

North America

Australia

Europe

Label the oceans.

a

b

c

d

e

Arctic Ocean

Southern Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

What is the imaginary line running around the middle of the earth called?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Equator

• Arctic Circle

Answer explanation

The imaginary line running around the middle of the Earth is called the Equator. It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, while the Arctic Circle is a latitude line near the North Pole.

The area of the earth near the equator gets more direct sunlight during the year. Because of this, it is ​ ​ (a)   than the rest of the world. ​

• warmer

• colder

• cooler

• darker

Answer explanation

The area near the equator receives more direct sunlight throughout the year, leading to higher temperatures. Therefore, it is warmer than other regions of the world, making 'warmer' the correct choice.

The polar regions get the least sunlight during the year, so the temperatures are normally ​ (a)   than the rest of the planet.

• colder

• hotter

• warmer

• brighter

Answer explanation

The polar regions receive minimal sunlight, leading to lower temperatures compared to other areas of the planet. Therefore, the correct choice is 'colder', as it accurately describes the typical climate in these regions.

Label the four Cardinal Directions on this compass rose.

a

b

c

d

Northeast

Northwest

Southeast

South

West

Southwest

Eastnorth

North

East

Westnorth

Label the Intermediate Directions on this compass rose.

a

b

c

d

Northeast

East

Eastsouth

Eastnorth

North

Westsouth

Northwest

Westnorth

Southwest

Southeast

What is part of the map that says what colors or symbols mean?

a

Inset Map

Map Scale

Compass Rose

Key/Legend

What is the part of a map that shows a different image, usually zoomed in, or zoomed out from the main map?

a

Legend/Key

Compass Rose

Map Scale

Inset Map

Map Title