Geography Quiz: Hemispheres and Coordinates

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

  • Tropic of Cancer
  • Arctic Circle
  • Equator (correct)
  • Prime Meridian

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

  • Tropic of Cancer
  • Prime Meridian (correct)
  • Equator
  • Tropic of Capricorn

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

  • Lines of Longitude
  • Cardinal Directions (correct)
  • Equator
  • Lines of Latitude

Which two hemispheres is Decatur, GA located in?

<p>Northern and Western (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two hemispheres is Australia located in?

<p>Southern and Eastern (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes weather?

<p>The condition of the air and sky at a certain time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best definition of climate?

<p>The average weather of a place over many years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes migration?

<p>The movement of people from one place to another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes population distribution?

<p>A measure of how many people live in a country. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the way to calculate population density?

<p>Population divided by land area. (B), Population divided by land area. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the BEST definition of 'culture'?

<p>The way of life of a group of people, passed down from one generation to the next. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Islam (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about Christianity?

<p>It is Europe's most widely practiced religion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dutch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lists only contains Germanic Languages?

<p>English and Dutch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a Slavic language?

<p>Ukrainian (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

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.

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