WorksheetsGeography Quiz k 11-9-24
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
The system formed by lines of latitude and longitude makes it possible to find the of a place. Only place can be found at the point where a specific line of longitude a specific line of latitude. By using and points between degrees, people can pinpoint the precise spot where one line of latitude crosses one line of longitude – an absolute location.
(a)
Use the map on the other page to complete the paragraph about the relative location of Asia. Asia is the largest continent in the entire world. It is located east of the continent of _______ and north of the island continent of _______. Africa is to the _______ of Central Asia. To the north is the cold _______ Ocean. The Indian Ocean is _______ of Asia. The _______ Ocean borders the continent to the east. Asia is a continent that stretches both long and wide.
(a)
Follow the directions to color the map on the other page. 1. Color the continent west of Asia orange. 2. Use blue to circle the name of the ocean that is east of Asia. 3. Draw a kangaroo next to the island continent south of Asia.
Which line is at 0 degrees latitude?
equator
prime meridian
Which line runs north and south?
equator
prime meridian
In which direction is most of Asia from the equator?
north
south
Which line of longitude runs through Asia?
75°E
75°W
Where is the North Pole located?
90°S
90°N
Which lines run parallel to the equator?
latitude lines
longitude lines
How many degrees are between each line of latitude and longitude on the globes?
10 degrees
15 degrees
What is another name for lines of latitude?
meridians
parallels
Which line of latitude runs through Asia?
30°N
30°S
What is another name for lines of longitude?
parallels
meridians
An airplane crashes at 40 degrees north and 60 degrees east. What letter would you travel to hunt for survivors?
What continent would you be on at 10 degrees south and 70 degrees west?
0 degrees latitude, 0 degrees longitude, the intersection of the Equator and the Prime Meridian, would be located in which ocean?
You receive a radio SOS call that a boat is sinking at 20 degrees south and 100 degrees east. What ocean would you travel to try to rescue the people?
Which letter is located at 50 degrees north and 120 degrees east?
Using the coordinates listed below, write the name of the city next to its plotted latitude and longitude point on the map.
(a)
Which island has a skiing resort?
Which island grows more different kinds of grain crops?
Which island has the shortest distance between two towns?
How long is this distance?
(a)
Which island has more rivers flowing to the coast?
Which island is nearer to the South Pole?
Which town would be hotter in summer, Ralor or Dale?
Which island has all three physical features - a lake, mountains, and rivers?
The source of which river, the River Id or River Ale, is closer to the coast?
Which island has the drier northern region?
Which island has the longer railway network?
Color in green the (a) mountains.
Color in red the roads the people of Neartown would drive along to go to (a) .
Use the legend and draw a lake just west of Uptown. Then color it blue.
How many small islands are there off the coast of the large island? (a)
On which coast (north, south, east or west) would you go fishing? (a)
Which is the main island's most important city? (a)
The shaded area in the north is a national park. Color it yellow.
Draw the national park in the legend.
Which town is near the best beach to go swimming in the sea? (a)
Draw a church near the national park's east boundary. (Use this symbol: ⛪)
