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What is the name of the line that divides the Earth into the northern and southern parts?
Which of the following is a key feature of a compass rose?
Which of these continents lies in the Southern Hemisphere?
What separates Long Island from Manhattan and the Bronx?
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What is the capital of New York State?
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Study Notes
Map Knowledge
- Maps provide a two-dimensional representation of the Earth or specific areas.
- Globes represent the Earth in a three-dimensional form.
- Map scale indicates the relationship between distance on the map and actual distance on the ground.
- A compass rose is used to display cardinal directions: North, East, South, and West.
- The map key (or legend) explains the meaning of symbols used on the map.
- The equator is an imaginary line dividing the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
Continents and Oceans
- The world comprises 7 continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
- There are 5 major oceans: Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Southern.
Around New York State
- Albany serves as the capital of New York State.
- The East River separates Long Island from both Manhattan and the Bronx.
- Long Island is bordered to the north by Long Island Sound and to the south by the Atlantic Ocean.
- Suffolk County is located at the easternmost end of Long Island, while Brooklyn is at the westernmost point.
- The specific location is defined as Merrick, Nassau County, New York, United States, in North America.
Prizes
- Participants in the fundraiser can expect to receive Miss Chocolate's prize brochure.
- Everyone involved in the fundraiser will earn rewards.
- Orders shipped to addresses in New York and New Jersey will incur additional charges.
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Test your knowledge on maps, continents, and oceans with this geography quiz. Explore essential concepts like map scale, compass rose, and the major features of New York State. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of geographical concepts.
