Pop Quiz: Geography skills

Which set of names are the names of 3 continents we covered in class?

• Asia, Africa, Europe
• South America, Canada, Mexico

• Australia, Europe, Guatemala

• Antarctica, Russia, Africa

Which of the following is NOT an ocean?

• Atlantic Ocean
• Mediterranean Ocean

• Arctic Ocean
• Indian Ocean

What is a map that shows man-made features; such as boundaries, countries, and cities?

• Political map
• Topographic map
• Physical map

• Geological map

These lines run vertically (0 to 180 degrees) and are measured East and West of the Prime Meridian.

• Tropic of Cancer
• Equator
• Lines of latitude
• Lines of longitude

This line of latitude is 0 degrees. It divides Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

• Prime Meridian
• Tropic of Cancer
• Arctic Circle
• Equator

Which of the following is a major river in the United States?

• Mississippi River
• Sabine River

• Nile River
• Pearl River

What is the capital of the United States?

• Washington, D.C.
• New York City
• Chicago
• Los Angeles

A map that shows natural features such as mountain ranges, rivers, and desserts.

• Political map
• Topographic map
• Physical map
• Road map

This line is at 0 degrees longitude. It divides the Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres.

• Tropic of Cancer
• Equator
• International Date Line
• Prime Meridian

Which are major cities of Louisiana?

• New Orleans, Shreveport, and St. Amant

• Many, Alexandria, Baton Rouge

• Monroe, Lafayette, Zwolle

• Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans