Geography Quiz: Latitude and Longitude

What geographical feature is primarily associated with the 'Ring of Fire'?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of latitude lines?

If a location is described as 20° North latitude and 45° West longitude, what does the 20° North latitude indicate?

Which of these is NOT a tool typically used by geographers?

Which type of map is most suitable for showing the distribution of different languages across a continent?

What does the Fujita scale measure?

If a population pyramid has a wide base and a narrow top, what does this suggest about the population?

A geographer studies the impact of deforestation on local climate patterns. Which aspect of geographical study does this fall under?

Ring of Fire

A zone bordering the Pacific Ocean
Location of many active volcanoes

Latitude and Longitude

Latitude lines: Imaginary lines parallel to the equator
- Used to locate places north or south
- Equator is the 0° latitude line
- Lines north of the equator are north latitude
- Lines south of the equator are south latitude
Longitude lines: Imaginary lines running over the poles
- Used to complete the grid system
- Mark positions in the east and west hemispheres

Prime Meridian

The 0° longitude line

Absolute Location

Every location on Earth has a unique absolute location
Determined by the intersection of latitude and longitude lines
Example: Melbourne, Australia is 37° South latitude, 145° East longitude

Map Types

Physical maps: Show natural features (e.g., mountains, rivers, lakes)
Political maps: Show countries, states, and boundaries
Thematic maps: Focus on specific topics (e.g., climate, population)

Tornadoes

Powerful funnel-shaped columns of spiraling air
Measured using the Fujita scale

Population Pyramids

Graphic devices showing population's age and sex distribution
Useful for understanding population trends in countries
Wide bases on pyramids indicate large percentages of young people, suggesting rapidly growing populations

Test your knowledge on key geographical concepts like the Ring of Fire, latitude and longitude lines, and various map types. This quiz covers essential elements of geography, including absolute location and the significance of the Prime Meridian.