Questions and Answers
What is the name of the other landlocked country in South America?
Paraguay
The Prime Meridian passes through which three continents?
Europe, Africa, and Antarctica
Which country has the largest land area in Europe and in Asia?
Russia
What two continents are similar in physical shape?
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The line of longitude which passes through Greenwich, England is called the...
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Does a line of latitude divide the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
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Name the gulf located east of Texas, west of Florida, and north of southern Mexico.
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What ocean borders Australia's western coastline?
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What are the two oceans through which the equator does not pass?
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What oceans border Australia?
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What landform separates Europe from Asia in the north? In the south?
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What continent is south of the five major oceans of the world?
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On what continent is the South Pole located?
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What two countries have land borders with the United States?
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Which country has the largest land area in North America?
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What lines of latitude determine the Tropics?
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Washington, D.C., is to the United States as _____________ is to China.
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What ocean contains the North Pole?
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How are the Amazon, Nile, and Mississippi rivers the same?
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Which state usually has the coldest weather year-round?
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You reside in what two hemispheres?
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What term do geographers use when they refer to the land masses of Europe and Asia as one?
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Name the states that are not part of the contiguous United States.
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Into how many time zones is the Earth divided?
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Study Notes
South America and Geography
- Bolivia and Paraguay are the only landlocked countries in South America.
- South America and Africa share a similar physical shape.
Prime Meridian and Latitude
- The Prime Meridian crosses through Europe, Africa, and Antarctica.
- It is the line of longitude that passes through Greenwich, England.
- Lines of latitude divide the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Oceans and Geography
- The Gulf of Mexico is positioned east of Texas, west of Florida, and north of southern Mexico.
- The Indian Ocean borders Australia's western coastline.
- The Arctic and Southern Oceans do not intersect with the equator.
- Australia is bordered by the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Europe and Asia Separation
- The Ural Mountains separate Europe and Asia in the north, while the Caucasus Mountains divide them in the south.
Antarctica and the Poles
- Antarctica is situated south of the five major oceans and hosts the South Pole.
Borders and Land Areas
- Canada and Mexico are the two countries sharing land borders with the United States.
- Canada holds the title for the largest land area in North America.
Tropics and Latitude
- The Tropics are defined by the lines of latitude at 23.5 degrees north and south.
Global Positions and Features
- Washington, D.C., corresponds to Beijing in terms of national capitals.
- The Arctic Ocean encompasses the North Pole.
- The Amazon, Nile, and Mississippi rivers are the longest in their respective continents.
Climate and Geography
- Oregon typically experiences the coldest weather year-round due to its northern location and coastal climate.
Hemispheres and Geography Terms
- Residing in the Northern and Western Hemispheres is common for many.
- The term "Eurasia" refers to the combined land masses of Europe and Asia.
U.S. States Geography
- Alaska and Hawaii are the states not included in the contiguous United States.
Time Zones
- The Earth consists of 24 time zones, with every 15 degrees of longitude signifying a new time zone.
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