Unit One Section 5

What did astronaut Ed Lu compare the view of Earth from space to?

• A big blue marble

• A big blue beach ball

• A small green ball

• A large white sphere

According to the passage, what tools can we use to get a bird's-eye view of Earth's natural wonders?

• Telescopes and satellites

• Maps and globes

• Binoculars and cameras

• Drones and airplanes

What year did Ed Lu live aboard the International Space Station?

• 2001

• 2003

• 2005

• 2007

What is a hemisphere in geographical terms?

• A quarter of the Earth

• A half of the Earth

• A third of the Earth

• The entire Earth

Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• The prime meridian

• The International Date Line

• The equator

• The Tropic of Cancer

Where is the Western Hemisphere located in relation to the prime meridian?

• East of the prime meridian

• West of the prime meridian

• North of the equator

• South of the equator

What divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

• The equator

• The International Date Line

• The prime meridian

• The Tropic of Capricorn

Which hemisphere is located east of the prime meridian?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by ocean water?

• More than 70%

• Less than 50%

• Exactly 50%

• More than 90%

How many oceans do geographers usually divide the Earth's ocean into?

• Five

• Three

• Seven

• Four