Geography Pre-Test

Which continent is known as the "Land Down Under"?

• Africa

• Australia

• South America

• Europe

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What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

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Which ocean is the largest in the world?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

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What does a compass rose on a map show?

• Elevation

• Distance

• Directions

• Population

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Which term refers to the distance north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Hemisphere

• Meridian

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What is the primary purpose of a map legend?

• To show the scale of the map

• To explain the symbols used on the map

• To indicate the direction of north

• To display the map's title

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Which continent is completely surrounded by water?

• Asia

• Europe

• Antarctica

• Africa

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How does living near the coast affect daily life?

• It has no effect

• It can influence the types of jobs available, such as fishing

• It makes it harder to find fresh water

• It increases the likelihood of earthquakes

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Which hemisphere is the United States located in?

• Northern and Eastern

• Southern and Western

• Northern and Western

• Southern and Eastern

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What is the main function of the Prime Meridian?

• To divide the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres

• To measure the height of mountains

• To indicate the start of the International Date Line

• To show the direction of ocean currents

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