3rd Grade Geography Quiz

How many continents are there in the world?

• Seven

• Eight

• Six

• Five

What is the Equator?

• A type of continent

• A region in the United States

• A type of ocean

• An imaginary line dividing the Earth into two hemispheres

Which ocean is located to the west of the United States?

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is the shape of the Earth?

• Sphere

• Pyramid

• Cube

• Cylinder

What divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres?

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

Which continent is known for being very hot and dry in the Southwest region of the United States?

• Asia

• Australia

• Africa

• Europe

How many oceans are there in the world?

• Four

• Three

• Six

• Five

What are regions?

• Imaginary lines dividing the Earth

• Main areas of land on the Earth

• Places that have common characteristics

• Particular areas of salt water

Which hemisphere is the United States located in?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

What is the Prime Meridian?

• An imaginary line dividing the Earth into the eastern and western hemispheres

• A type of continent

• A type of ocean

• An imaginary line dividing the Earth into two hemispheres