Exploring Our World: Geography Quiz

Fill in the blank: The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is called the _______.

Which of the following is a tool used to show directions on a map?

• Hemisphere

• Ocean

• Compass Rose

• Continent

Match the following continents with a fact about them:

• Largest continent by area

• Contains the Sahara Desert

• Coldest continent

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal direction?

• North

• South

• East

• Northeast

Fill in the blank: The Prime Meridian is located at 0 degrees _______.

Which ocean is the largest in the world?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Explain why the equator is important in geography. Use evidence to support your answer.

Which of the following best describes intermediate directions?

• North, South, East, West

• Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest

• Latitude and Longitude

• Equator and Prime Meridian

Fill in the blank: The Earth is divided into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres by the _______.

Which of the following statements is true about continents?

• There are 5 continents on Earth.

• Continents are smaller than oceans.

• Continents are large landmasses on Earth.

• Continents are made of water.