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WorksheetsGeography Basics
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 27mins
Line of Longitude
imaginary lines that run vertically on a map or globe. Also called Meridians
imaginary lines that run horizontally on a map or globe. Also called Parallels
A flat diagram of part or all of the earth
A directional symbol that shows which way is north, south, east, and west
Lines of Latitude
imaginary lines that run vertically on a map or globe. Also called Meridians
imaginary lines that run horizontally on a map or globe. Also called Parallels
A flat diagram of part or all of the earth
A directional symbol that shows which way is north, south, east, and west
Which of the following is the list of the continents?
America, Mexico, Iceland, Greenland, Canada,
Arctic, Antarctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian
N. America, S. America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica
Which of the following is the correct list of the oceans?
Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific
Arctic, Atlantic, Southern, Indian, Pacific
Pacific, Mediterranean, Arabian, South-China
Gulf of Mexico, Carribean, North Atlantic, Gulf of Tonken
The equator divides the earth into two halves, a northern & a southern. The prime meridian divides the earth in an eastern & western half. These are called...
Meridians
Straits
Isthmus
Hemisphere
(a) is the name of the Meridian at 0 degrees.
The Parallel (latitude) that runs at 0 degrees is called the (a)
Earth’s surface is divided into seven large landmasses. These large land masses are called...
Oceans
Countries
Continents
Techtonic Plates
A (a) is a flat diagram of part or all of the earth
The _____ _____ shows what the subject of the map is
(a)
A directional symbol that shows which way is north, south, east, and west is known as a ________ _______.
(a)
The (a) , or key, explains what the symbols on the map represent.
Mapmakers use (a) to represent the distances between points on a map.
(a) maps show the major physical features of a region.
(a) maps focus on one special topic such as climate, resources, or population.
(a) maps show the major political features of a region.
______________________ is the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create.
Archaeology
Geography
Economics
History
______________________ is the study of the past based on what people left behind.
Archaeology
Geography
Economics
History
______________________ is the study of the production and use of goods & services.
Archaeology
Geography
Economics
History
______ refers to dates after the birth of Jesus.
BC/BCE
AD/CE
AC/DC
______ refers to dates before the birth of Jesus.
BC/BCE
AD/CE
AC/DC
A century is a period of (a) years
A decade is a period of (a) years
Which number is North America?
3
5
7
2
Which number is South America
1
4
6
5
Which number is Africa?
1
4
7
2
Which number is Europe?
3
4
7
5
Which number is Asia?
3
4
5
6
which number is Australia?
2
4
6
1
Which number is Antarctica?
4
7
6
1
Which letter is The Pacific Ocean?
A
B
C
D
E
Which letter is The Atlantic Ocean?
A
B
C
D
E
Which letter is The Arctic Ocean?
A
B
C
D
E
Which letter is The Indian Ocean?
A
B
C
D
E
Which letter is The Southern Ocean?
A
B
C
D
E
Which letter is The Equator?
V
W
X
Y
Z
Which letter is The Prime Meridian?
V
W
X
Y
Z
Which letter is The Tropic of Cancer?
V
W
X
Y
Z
Which letter is The Tropic of Capricorn?
V
W
X
Y
Z
Which letter is The Arctic Circle?
U
V
W
X
Y
Which letter is The Antarctic Circle?
U
V
W
X
Y
