Introduction to Geography

What is the name of the line at zero degrees longitude?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Latitude

Latitude and Longitude are measured in________.

• Degrees

• Directions

• Equator

A set of degrees of latitude and longitude that help you locate a place on a map.

• Coordinates

• 20N, 60W

• Longitude

To locate a place on the earth, you need to look at...

• Where the lines of latitude and longitude meet

• Where the prime meridian is located

• Start in the equator

The 0 degree line of latitude is the _______.

• Equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

Which Continent is located at........... 60W, 20S

• South America

• Asia

• Antartica

What are the 2 branches of Geography?

• Physical and Human

• Location and Time

• Movement and People

One importance of studying geography is________.

• Making informed decisions

• To find important events

• To check the best food to eat

One theme of Geography is Movement.

• True

• False

Asia is the largest continent.

• True

• False