Maps

What is the name of the line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres on a world map?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• International Date Line

Which continent is located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere on a world map?

• Europe

• North America

• Australia

• Asia

On a world map, what does a legend (or key) help you understand?

• The direction of north

• The meaning of symbols and colors

• The population of countries

• The time zones

Which ocean is located to the east of Africa on a world map?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the capital city of France?

• Berlin

• Madrid

• Paris

• Rome

Which country has the largest population, according to the most recent data?

• United States

• India

• China

• Indonesia

Which of the following is a remotely sensed image?

• A photograph taken from a satellite

• A hand-drawn map

• A table of population data

• A written description of a place

Which country is located directly south of the United States?

• Canada

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Argentina

Which continent would likely have the highest average temperature?

• Antarctica

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

You are given a remotely sensed image showing a large green area in the Amazon. What does this most likely represent?

• A desert

• A rainforest

• A mountain range

• An urban area