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Geography

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It's a large body of saltwater that covers the Earth's surface.

a)

Continent

b)

Ocean

c)

Compass Rose

d)

Equator

2.

It's a large landmass that covers the Earth's surface. (there are seven)

a)

Continent

b)

Ocean

c)

Compass Rose

d)

Equator

3.

The part of the map that shows the directions on a map is called...

a)

Continent

b)

Ocean

c)

Compass Rose

d)

Equator

4.

The productioin of maps is called...

a)

Continent

b)

Ocean

c)

Compass Rose

d)

cartography

5.

It shows the symbols on a map.

a)

Continent

b)

legend

c)

Compass Rose

d)

cartography

6.

It provies the actual distances of a map.

a)

map scale

b)

legend

c)

Compass Rose

d)

cartography

7.

Imaginary lines that measure distance in degrees EAST or WEST of the prime meridian are called...

a)

lines of longitud

b)

equator

c)

geography

d)

prime meridian

8.

The parallel line that is zero degrees LATITUDE is called...

a)

lines of longitud

b)

equator

c)

geography

d)

prime meridian

9.

The study of Earth and its surface is called...

a)

lines of longitud

b)

equator

c)

geography

d)

prime meridian

10.

The line that is zero degrees LONGITUDE is called...

a)

lines of longitud

b)

equator

c)

geography

d)

prime meridian

11.

Imaginary lines that measure distance in degrees NORTH or SOUTH from the equator are called...

a)

prime meridian

b)

lines of latitude

c)

lines of longitude

d)

equator

12.

A map that shows LANDMARKS such as mountains, rivers, lakes and other geographic features is called...

a)

physical map

b)

political map

c)

weather map

d)

grid map

13.

A map that shows the BOUNDARIES such as countries, states, and territories is called...

a)

physical map

b)

political map

c)

weather map

d)

grid map

14.

What is the largest and deepest oceans in the world?

a)

Atlantic

b)

Pacific

c)

Artic

d)

Southern

15.

Lines that run East and West on a globe

a)

vertical

b)

meridians

c)

parallels

d)

perpendicular

16.

0 degrees Longitude

a)

Equator

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

Tropic of Capricorn

d)

Tropic of Cancer

17.

Type of map that shows countries, cities, states

a)

Physical

b)

Political

c)

Climate

d)

Atlas

18.

The shape of the Earth

a)

circle

b)

square

c)

oval

d)

sphere

19.

A ______________ shows directions on a map

a)

continent

b)

meridian

c)

compass

d)

scale

20.

An area of land surrounded by water on 3 sides is a(n) ________

a)

island

b)

peninsula

c)

butte

d)

plain

21.

The name of the imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude is the ___________

a)

Prime Meridian

b)

Tropic of Cancer

c)

Equator

d)

Main Meridian

22.

Type of map that shows temperate zones, such as torrid, temperate and frigid.

a)

Political

b)

Climate

c)

Temperature

d)

Physical

23.

The globe can be divided into __________ hemispheres.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

24.

The 7 continents are:

a)

Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Europe, North America, and Canada

b)

Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Aruba, Europe, North America and South America

c)

Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Europe, Netherlands and South America

d)

Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Europe, North America and South America

25.

Which of these are not one of the world's five oceans?

a)

Atlantic

b)

Mediterranean

c)

Indian

d)

Pacific

26.

Which of the following is not a way in which humans have interacted with their environment?

a)

Building irrigation systems

b)

Using natural resources

c)

Recycling

d)

Reading books

27.

Italy, Greece and India are all examples of which geographic feature?

a)

Island

b)

Peninsula

c)

Fjord

d)

Isthmus

28.

Which of the following would be most likely shown on a political map?

a)

Deserts

b)

Mountains

c)

Countries and capitals

d)

Vegetation

29.

Africa is located which direction from Europe?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

30.

The countries of Canada, the United States and Mexico can be found on which continent?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

North America

d)

Europe

31.

Which are landforms?

a)

Bridges, Towers

b)

Rivers, Lakes, Mountains

c)

Roads, Buildings

d)

Houses, Canals

32.
An atlas is ........
a)
a book of facts
b)
a book of maps
c)

a way to get from Point A to Point B

d)
a superhero
33.
The Pacific Ocean is located at which #?
a)
9
b)
10
c)
11
d)
12
34.

What continent do you live on?

a)

South America

b)

North America

c)

Europe

d)

Asia

35.

South America has (a)   country

36.

South america lies completely in _____ hemisphere

a)

North

b)

South

c)

West

37.

In north a narrow stretch of land called ______ connects north and south america

a)

Isthumus of panama

b)

Panama of Isthumus

c)

Strait of gibraltor

38.

Latitudinal extent of south america

a)

12 N to 12 S

b)

55 N to 35 S

c)

12 N to 55 S

39.

How many countries are there in south america

a)

24

b)

45

c)

12

d)

10

40.

Driest dessert in the world

a)

Sahara

b)

Atacama

c)

Kalahari

d)

Coimbatore

41.

The highest peak of Andes is

a)

Aconcagua

b)

Uspallata pass

c)

Kilimanjaro

d)

Cayambe

42.

La plata basin is formed by

a)

Parana

b)

Paraguay

c)

Orinoco

d)

Uruguay

43.

Guiana Highlands and Brazilian Hiaghlands form

a)

Eastern Highlands

b)

Western Highlands

c)

Columbian Highlands

d)

Victorian Highlands

44.

Which is the highest waterfall

a)

Angel Falls

b)

Victoria Falls

c)

Amazon Falls

45.

Amazon rainforest is the 'Lungs of the world'

a)

True

b)

False

46.

People in Amazon do Intensive Farming

a)

False

b)

True

47.

What is Geography

a)

The Study of Earth and Its Features

b)

The Study of Human and nonhuman Features of the Earth

c)

The study of Human and Nonhuman features of life

d)

The Study of space

48.

Two questions geographers try to answer

a)

Where are things located?

b)

Why are they there

c)

When will I be good at math

d)

Why do I sleep for 8 hours

49.

What are your Cardinal Directions

a)

North East

North West

South East

South West

b)

North South East West

c)

NorthWest SouthEast

d)

Northern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere

50.

What are your intemediate directions

a)

North

South

East

West

b)

North East

North West

South East

South West

c)

South North

South east

South West

South South

East West

East North

East South

East East

d)

North South

NorthWest

North East

North North

West South

West East

West North

West West

51.

Name of the major lattitude line that measures 0 degrees

a)

Equator

b)

Prime meridian

c)

Hemispheres

d)

Summer

52.

Name the major line of longitude that measures 0 degrees

a)

Equator

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

Hemisphere

d)

Winter

53.

Name the 1/2 of the Earth that is on top of the Equator

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southern Hemisphere

c)

Western Hemisphere

d)

Eastern Hemisphere

54.

Name the 1/2 of the Earth that is below the Equator

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southern Hemisphere

c)

Western Hemisphere

d)

Eastern Hemisphere

55.

Name the 1/2 of the Earth that is on the left of the Prime Meridian

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southern Hemisphere

c)

Western Hemisphere

d)

Eastern Hemisphere

56.

Name the 1/2 of the Earth that is on the right of the Prime Meridian

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southern Hemisphere

c)

Western Hemisphere

d)

Eastern Hemishpere

57.

Name the Five themes of geography

a)

Location

Place

Earth

movement

H-E-I

b)

Region

Place

Absolute Location

H-E-I

c)

Location

Place

Region

Movement

H-E-I

d)

Location

Ideas

Place

Region

Movement

58.

Describes a places exact location using latitude and longitude

a)

Cardinal direction

b)

Intermediate Direction

c)

Absolute Location

d)

Physical Map

59.

major problems with flat maps and photos

a)

Distorion

b)

Map Key

c)

physical Map

d)

Political Map

60.

Why do flat maps and photos have distortion?

a)

Because The earth is flat

b)

Because the earth being spherical

c)

Because there is no gravity in Space

d)

Because the helicopter was in the air

61.

Explains shadings and symbols on a map

a)

Scale bar

b)

Physical Map

c)

Map Key

d)

Political Map

62.

Shows how much space on the map represents a given distance on the land

a)

Physical map

b)

Locator Map

c)

Scale Bar

d)

Map Key

63.

Map that shows physical features

a)

Political map

b)

Locator map

c)

Physical map

d)

Map of Missouri

64.

Map that shows political units such as countries or states

a)

Physical Map

b)

Political map

c)

Locator map

d)

Special-purpose map

65.

0 degrees Longitude

a)

Equator

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

Tropic of Capricorn

d)

Tropic of Cancer

66.

The shape of the Earth

a)

circle

b)

square

c)

oval

d)

sphere

67.

The name of the imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude is the ___________

a)

Prime Meridian

b)

Tropic of Cancer

c)

Equator

d)

Main Meridian

68.

Which are landforms?

a)

Bridges, Towers

b)

Rivers, Lakes, Mountains

c)

Roads, Buildings

d)

Houses, Canals

69.

It shows the symbols on a map.

a)

Continent

b)

legend

c)

Compass Rose

d)

cartography

70.

It provies the actual distances of a map.

a)

map scale

b)

legend

c)

Compass Rose

d)

cartography

71.

Imaginary lines that measure distance in degrees EAST or WEST from the prime meridian are called...

a)

prime meridian

b)

lines of latitude

c)

lines of longitude

d)

equator

72.

A map that shows LANDMARKS such as mountains, rivers, lakes and other geographic features is called...

a)

physical map

b)

political map

c)

weather map

d)

grid map

73.

The exact location of a place that does not change.

a)

relative location

b)

astronomy

c)

absolute location

d)

bananas

74.

This describes where a place is in relation to another place.

a)

relative location

b)

astronomy

c)

absolute location

d)

bananas

75.

This map shows informations such as landforms and bodies of water.

a)

Elevation Map

b)

Physical map

c)

Special purpose maps

d)

Political maps

76.

This map allows you to compare and contrast elevations of different areas.

a)

Elevation Map

b)

Physical map

c)

Historical Map

d)

Political maps

77.

This map shows a particular time from the past.

a)

Elevation Map

b)

Physical map

c)

Historical Map

d)

Political maps

78.

This map shows a borders, names, and capitals of states or countries.

a)

Elevation Map

b)

Physical map

c)

Historical Map

d)

Political maps

79.

Imaginary lines that measure distance in degrees North or South from the equator are called...

a)

prime meridian

b)

lines of latitude

c)

lines of longitude

d)

equator

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