Geography Basics Quiz

What do the imaginary lines of longitude on Earth do?

• Run east and west

• Run north and south

• Divide Earth into hemispheres

• Show directions on a map

How many continents are there on Earth?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

What is the purpose of a map key?

• To show directions

• To explain map symbols

• To divide the Earth

• To locate oceans

What does the compass rose on a map indicate?

• The number of continents

• The location of oceans

• The direction to go

• The division of hemispheres

What is the equator?

• An imaginary line of longitude

• A line that divides Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres

• An imaginary line of latitude

• A symbol on a map

What does the Prime Meridian do?

• Divides Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres

• Separates Earth into Western and Eastern hemispheres

• Shows directions on a map

• Indicates the number of continents

Which of the following is a body of water on Earth?

• Continent

• Ocean

• Map Key

• Compass Rose

What do the imaginary lines of latitude on Earth do?

• Run north and south

• Run east and west

• Divide Earth into hemispheres

• Show directions on a map

Which line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Longitude

• Equator

• Compass Rose

What direction is at the top of a compass rose?

• West
• North
• East
• South