Geography Skills and Features Quiz

Which of the following is a large landmass on Earth?

• Island

• Continent

• Peninsula

• Archipelago

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NY.3.1a.1.

NY.3.1a.2.

Fill in the blank: The Pacific Ocean is the (a)   ocean on Earth.

What is the main difference between a globe and a map?

• A globe is flat, and a map is round.

• A globe shows the entire Earth, and a map can show parts of it.

• A globe is only for decoration, and a map is for navigation.

• A globe is made of paper, and a map is made of metal.

Open-ended: Name the seven continents of the world.

Match the following geographic features with their descriptions: 1. Mountain 2. River 3. Desert 4. Ocean

• A large body of saltwater

• A dry, barren area of land

• A natural elevation of the Earth's surface

• A large, flowing body of water

Which tool would you use to find the exact location of a city on Earth?

• Compass

• Map

• Thermometer

• Barometer

Fill in the blank: The (a)   is a line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Which of the following is a water body?

• Plateau

• Valley

• Lake

• Hill

Open-ended: Describe the purpose of a map legend or key.

Which of the following is a feature you would find on a political map?

• Mountain ranges

• Country borders

• Ocean currents

• Vegetation zones