5th Grade Geography 2

Which of the following is a landform?

• Pacific Ocean

• Nile River

• Sahara Desert

• Southern Hemisphere

What is the equator?

• A line of latitude at 0° that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

• A line of longitude at 0° that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres

• A line that marks the boundaries of the oceans

• A major mountain range that runs through Africa

Where is the prime meridian located?

• 0° latitude

• 0° longitude

• 90° latitude

• 180° longitude

What is the definition of latitude?

• The lines running from north to south that measure the distance from the Prime Meridian

• The lines running from east to west that measure the distance from the Equator

• The climate zone located closest to the equator

• The lines used to measure time across the globe

What is the primary purpose of using a map’s key or legend?

• To show the distances between locations

• To display the population of different countries

• To explain the meaning of symbols used on the map

• To show the climate of different regions

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

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is the climate like in the region near the equator?

• Cold and snowy

• Mild and temperate

• Hot and humid

• Dry and arid

Which of the following statements about the cardinal directions is true?

• The cardinal directions include North, East, West, and Up.

• The cardinal directions are North, South, East, and West.

• The cardinal directions are determined by the weather patterns of a region.

• The cardinal directions are determined by the equator and prime meridian.

Which of the following is located in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Australia

• Brazil

• Antarctica

• Canada

What is the most accurate way to locate a specific place on Earth?

• By using cardinal directions

• By using latitude and longitude coordinates

• By using a compass

• By using the names of nearby cities