Geography Quiz: Hemispheres and Coordinates

What is the line of latitude that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres?

Which line of longitude divides the Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres?

What do North, East, West, and South collectively represent?

Which two hemispheres is Decatur, GA located in?

Which two hemispheres is Australia located in?

Which of the following best describes weather?

What is the best definition of climate?

Which of the following best describes migration?

Which best describes population distribution?

What is the way to calculate population density?

What is the BEST definition of 'culture'?

The Q'uran is the Holy Book for which religion?

Which of the following is true about Christianity?

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a Romance Language?

Which of the following lists only contains Germanic Languages?

Which of the following is a Slavic language?

Geography Basics

The Equator divides the Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres.
The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres.
Cardinal Directions consist of North, East, West, and South.
Decatur, GA is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
Australia is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

Weather and Climate

Weather refers to the condition of the air and sky at a specific time.
Climate is the average weather of a place over many years.
Weather and Climate are distinct concepts.

Migration

Migration is defined as the movement of people from one place to another.
The movement of millions to the U.S. due to harsh conditions is an example of migration.

Culture

Culture represents the way of life of a group, passed down through generations.
Population distribution measures how people live in a defined area.
Population density is calculated by dividing the population by the land area.

Religions and Places of Worship

The Q’uran is the Holy Book of Islam.
Synagogues are places of worship for Judaism.
Christianity is Europe's most widely practiced religion and originated from Judaism.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all originated in Southwest Asia.

Languages

Romance languages evolved from Latin, the language of ancient Rome.
Germanic languages include Dutch and English, while Ukrainian is a Slavic language.
Dutch is not a Romance language; it is categorized as a Germanic language.

Test your knowledge on Earth's divisions with this quiz focused on lines of latitude and longitude. Determine the significance of the Equator and Prime Meridian in geography. Perfect for students learning about Earth's geography and navigational concepts.