14 Questions
What is the primary difference between an ocean and a sea in terms of geographical features?
Oceans are larger bodies of saltwater partially enclosed by land, while seas are smaller bodies of saltwater enclosed by continents.
Which of the following provides the most accurate way to locate places and features on Earth's surface?
Using lines of latitude and longitude.
Which concept is not correctly matched with its description?
Continent: a large, continuous mass of land extending under the sea.
What is the primary purpose of a geographic coordinate system?
To establish a common language for the exchange of geographic information.
Which of the following is not a true statement about the Earth's hemispheres?
The International Date Line is identical to the prime meridian.
What is the primary difference between a river and a lake in terms of water flow?
A river is a body of water that flows in one direction, while a lake is a body of water that does not flow.
Which of the following is the most accurate estimation of the proportion of landmasses to water bodies on Earth's surface?
Approximately 25% landmasses and 75% water bodies.
Which geographical feature exhibits a series of descending steps or terraces leading to a base level?
Escarpment
Which of these water bodies provides the most accurate description of a large inland body of salt water that is connected to the ocean?
Sea
Which concept is described by a 3-dimensional curved surface that divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres?
Great Circle
Which landform is characterized by a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses?
Isthmus
Which mathematical skill provides the most accurate estimation of the proportion of landmasses to water bodies on Earth's surface?
Area calculation
Which of these water bodies is a large body of salt water that is typically smaller than an ocean and partly enclosed by land?
Sea
Which landform is a large, continuous expanse of land that is not surrounded by water on all sides?
Continent
Test your understanding of geography concepts like continent, island, ocean, and landforms like bay, gulf, and more. Explore definitions of terms like grid, latitude, longitude, and use math skills to determine proportions of landmasses to water bodies on Earth.
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