Exploring North America and Michigan

Which continent is Michigan located on?

• Africa

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• International Date Line

Which ocean is located to the east of North America?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which of the following is a major geographical feature found in North America?

• Sahara Desert

• Rocky Mountains

• Amazon Rainforest

• Alps

If you look at a world map, which continent is directly south of North America?

• Europe

• South America

• Africa

• Australia

On a map of North America, which state is Michigan located near?

• California

• Texas

• Ohio

• Florida

Describe the position of North America in relation to the equator.

• North America is mostly south of the equator.

• North America is mostly north of the equator.

• North America is on the equator.

• North America is east of the equator.

Why is the equator important when describing the location of continents?

• It helps measure time zones.

• It divides the Earth into northern and southern halves, helping us describe where places are.

• It marks the start of the year.

• It shows where the oceans meet.

If you were to travel from Michigan to the Pacific Ocean, which direction would you mostly travel?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Compare North America to Africa: Which statement is true?

• North America is larger than Africa.

• Africa is located mostly north of the equator, while North America is mostly south.

• Both North America and Africa are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.

• North America and Africa are on the same continent.