Geography Quiz

Label each continent.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

South America

Australia

Asia

Europe

Africa

North America

Antarctica

Label the oceans.

a

b

c

d

e

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Southern Ocean

Arctic 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

South

Northwest

Eastnorth

West

Southwest

Westnorth

Southeast

North

East

Label the Intermediate Directions on this compass rose.

a

b

c

d

Southwest

Eastnorth

Eastsouth

Westnorth

North

Southeast

Westsouth

Northeast

Northwest

East

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

a

Map Scale

Compass Rose

Inset Map

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

Map Title

Compass Rose

Inset Map

Map Scale