Geography Quiz

What does "absolute location" refer to?

• A location described using landmarks

• A location based on coordinates such as latitude and longitude

• A location in relation to another place

• A location on a map without any coordinates

What is "relative location"?

• A location based on coordinates such as latitude and longitude

• A location described using landmarks or other places

• A location on the Equator

• A location that never changes

What do lines of latitude measure?

• Distance east and west of the Prime Meridian

• Distance north and south of the Equator

• Distance around the globe

• Distance from the North Pole

What do lines of longitude measure?

• Distance east and west of the Prime Meridian

• Distance north and south of the Equator

• Distance from the South Pole

• Distance within a country

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal direction?

• North

• East

• Up

• West

What is a "map"?

• A 3D model of the Earth

• A drawing that shows the features of an area

• A type of photograph

• A written description of a place

What is "cartography"?

• The study of weather patterns

• The science of making maps

• The art of sculpting landscapes

• The study of cultures

What are "projections" in mapmaking?

• Predictions about future weather

• Methods to show the Earth on a flat surface

• Ways to measure distances with a ruler

• Techniques for drawing animals

How many hemispheres is the Earth divided into?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What are "physical features" in geography?

• Man-made structures

• Natural parts of the Earth's surface, like mountains and rivers

• Types of clothing worn in different areas

• Styles of houses around the world