Five Themes of Geography Quiz

The imaginary line at zero degrees latitude that runs through the middle of the earth east and west is called?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Date Line

Answer explanation

The imaginary line at zero degrees latitude is called the Equator. It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, running east and west, unlike the Prime Meridian, which is at zero degrees longitude.

The imaginary line that divides the globe/world into the Northern & Southern Hemispheres.

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Lines of Longitude

• Lines of Latitude

Answer explanation

The Equator is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, making it the correct answer. The Prime Meridian divides the globe into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Which of the following is used to determine how far east or west you are from the Prime Meridian?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

Answer explanation

Longitude is the measurement used to determine how far east or west you are from the Prime Meridian, which is the reference line for these measurements. Latitude measures north or south of the Equator.

Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Latitude

• Longitude

Answer explanation

The Equator is the line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, running horizontally around the middle of the planet. The Prime Meridian, latitude, and longitude refer to different geographical concepts.

The pattern of weather in a place over many years is called:

• environment

• climate

• precipitation

• horizon

Answer explanation

The pattern of weather in a place over many years is referred to as climate. It encompasses long-term trends in temperature, humidity, and precipitation, distinguishing it from short-term weather conditions.

What type of map is this?

• physical map

• political map

• thematic map

• weather map

Answer explanation

A political map shows the boundaries and locations of countries, states, and cities. It emphasizes political divisions, making 'political map' the correct choice among the options provided.

This is a...

• political map

• physical map

• elevation map

• thematic map

Answer explanation

A thematic map focuses on specific themes or subjects, such as population density or climate, rather than just geographical features. This distinguishes it from political, physical, or elevation maps, which emphasize different aspects.

What type of map is this?

• Political

• Physical

• Road

• Thematic

Answer explanation

The map is classified as a Physical map because it primarily displays natural features such as mountains, rivers, and lakes, rather than political boundaries or roads. This distinguishes it from Political, Road, and Thematic maps.

What are the 5 Themes of Geography?

• Movement, Region, Human Environment Interaction, Location, and Place

• Movement, climate, Location, Place, and Human Environment Interaction

Answer explanation

The correct answer lists the 5 Themes of Geography as Movement, Region, Human Environment Interaction, Location, and Place. The other option incorrectly includes 'climate' instead of 'Region'.

38 degrees south latitude, 83 degrees east longitude is an example of:

• Absolute location

• Relative location

Answer explanation

38 degrees south latitude and 83 degrees east longitude specify an exact point on the Earth's surface, which is the definition of absolute location. Relative location describes a place in relation to others, not using coordinates.