Review for Benchmark

The imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres is called...

• Climate Zones

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Valley

What is the measure of distance east and west of the Prime Meridian?

• Parallels

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Africa

What is the measure of of distance north and south of the equator on a map?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• International Date Line

• Asia

What is the symbol used in maps to indicate direction?

• Coordinates

• Map Scale

• Key

• Compass Rose

Look at the map. Which continent is numbered 3?

• North America

• South America

• Asia

• Australia

The citizens of the United States and Canada have the same right to ​ (a)   for their ​ (b)   in government.​

• vote
• representatives
• pay
• monarch
• prime minister

What two oceans border the United States

• Indian and Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic and Pacific Ocean

• Mississippi River and Great Salt Lake

Major mountains in the Eastern United States that are very old.

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Fuji Mountains

• Hill Country Mountains

North America's largest and most important river.

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Missouri River

Big cities/settlements are also known as...

• Urban areas

• Skyscrapers

• Big giants

• Big towns