Geography Vocabulary Quiz

What are the four main points of the compass called?

• Cardinal directions

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Equator

The weather of an area over a number of years is known as ______.

• Climate

• Geography

• Hemisphere

• Region

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

What is the imaginary line encircling Earth halfway between the North Pole and South Pole called?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Latitude

• Longitude

The study of Earth and the way people live on it and use it is called ______.

• Geography

• Climate

• Region

• Hemisphere

One half of a sphere or globe is known as a ______.

• Hemisphere

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Region

An imaginary line measuring distance north or south of the equator is called ______.

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

A shape on Earth's surface, such as a mountain or hill, is known as a ______.

• Landform

• Region

• Hemisphere

• Natural resources

An imaginary line measuring distance east or west of the prime meridian is called ______.

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Equator

• Hemisphere

A material found in nature that people use to meet their needs and wants is called ______.

• Natural resources

• Landform

• Region

• Climate

A map that highlights Earth's natural features is known as a ______.

• Physical map

• Political map

• Climate map

• Resource map