WorksheetsGeography
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The U.S is located in which hemisphere?
Eastern
Mediterranean
Northern
Southern
What is the name of the parallel imaginary lines that run east and west around the globe?
longitude lines
latitude lines
wavy lines
none of the above
The imaginary set of lines that connect from the North Pole to the South Pole.
latitude
longitude
equator
prime meridian
In a global address, this is always listed first:
latitude
longitude
Where does North America lie in relation to the Prime Meridian?
West
East
South
North
The area between 23° S and 23° N is called the:
Antarctic
Russia
Tropics
Arctic
Maps distort which of the following:
area
shape
distance
any one of the above
Map Projections are
when the teacher projects a map on the white board
the method by which the Earth is turned into a 2D image, or map
also called map distortions
always completely accurate
The precise address or coordinates of a place is called:
the absolute location
Equator
the relative location
Prime Meridian
What area lies north of 66°N?
tropics
Australia
arctic
Antarctica
Condition of the atmosphere right now is called:
the weather
culture
the climate
absolute location
Climate is:
what the atmosphere is doing right now.
average weather in a location over 30 years
also known as relative location
is another word for cold
This is the type of map that shows boundaries of cities, states, and countries.
Political Map
Thematic Map
Physical Map
This type of map shows landforms, like rivers or mountains.
Political Map
Physical Map
Thematic Map
This type of map has a special purpose, such as showing population density.
Political Map
Physical Map
Thematic Map
Is the following an example of climate or weather: It is sunny outside, so I am wearing sunglasses.
Climate
Weather
Is the following an example of climate or weather: In New England, many people wear boots in the winter.
Climate
Weather
