BSP 6: Geography Pre-Assessment

The equator divides what two hemispheres?

• East and West
• North and South 

An imaginary line that divides the eastern and western hemispheres?

• equator
• longitude
• latitude
• prime meridian

What is this symbol?

• scale
• key
• compass rose
• map

What is a map scale?

• a tool to measure distance
• a tool to tell direction
• a tool to start a fire
• a tool to build a house

This type of map shows physical features of an area such as mountains, rivers and lakes.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Road Map

This is the place on the map where the symbols are defined.

• Title

• Legend

• Scale

• Quote

This type of map shows state and national boundaries as well as large and small cities.

• Road Map

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Line Figure Map

Look at the map. Which continent is numbered 3?

• North America

• South America

• Asia

• Australia

Which continent is this?

• AFRICA

• NORTH AMERICA

• SOUTH AMERICA

• AUSTRALIA

Which continent is this?

• EUROPE

• NORTH AMERICA

• SOUTH AMERICA

• ASIA