Geography of the USA

The video tutorial covers the division of the Earth, focusing on North America. It reviews key vocabulary such as hemisphere, equator, and continent. The lesson highlights North America's geography, including its borders with Canada and Mexico, and the surrounding oceans. The tutorial concludes with a review and activities to extend learning, such as map labeling.

What is the main focus of this week's social studies lesson?

• The division of the Earth into hemispheres

• The continents of Asia and Africa

• The division of North America

• The history of Europe

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

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• International Date Line

How many continents are there on Earth?

• Eight

• Seven

• Five

• Six

During the globe activity, which hemisphere is the USA located in?

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Central Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

Which countries share a border with the USA?

• Canada and Russia

• Mexico and Argentina

• Mexico and Canada

• Canada and Brazil

What is a border?

• A large body of water

• A line at the edge of a country, state, or city

• A type of mountain range

• A type of climate zone

Which ocean borders the eastern side of the USA?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

How many countries are there in North America?

• Twenty-three

• Ten

• Fifty

• Three

What type of line often represents borders on a map?

• Dashed line

• Solid line

• Imaginary line

• Dotted line

Which body of water borders the southeastern states of the USA?

• Baltic Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caribbean Sea

• Gulf of Mexico