Geography: The 4 Hemispheres
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Geography: The 4 Hemispheres

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Name the 4 hemispheres.

Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere.

The North Pole is located in the ____________ hemisphere.

Northern

The South Pole is located in the ____________ hemisphere.

Southern

The South Pole is located on which continent?

<p>Antarctica</p> Signup and view all the answers

_________ and ____________ are two continents that are NOT in the Northern Hemisphere.

<p>Antarctica, Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ocean is the only one that is NOT part of the Southern Hemisphere?

<p>Arctic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which continents are in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

<p>Africa, Asia, South America</p> Signup and view all the answers

North America is located in which two hemispheres?

<p>Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is most of Europe in the Western or Eastern Hemisphere?

<p>Eastern Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which two hemispheres is most of Asia located?

<p>Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which continent is in all four hemispheres of the world?

<p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hemispheres Overview

  • The four hemispheres are the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere, and Eastern Hemisphere.
  • The Northern Hemisphere contains the North Pole.
  • The Southern Hemisphere contains the South Pole.

Geographic Locations

  • The South Pole is situated on the continent of Antarctica.
  • Antarctica and Australia are continents located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.

Oceans and their Distribution

  • The Arctic Ocean is unique as it is the only ocean not included in the Southern Hemisphere.

Continental Positions

  • Africa, Asia, and South America are continents that span both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
  • North America exists in both the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
  • Most of Europe is located in the Eastern Hemisphere.
  • Asia predominantly occupies the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres.

Unique Continent

  • Africa is notable for being the only continent that lies in all four hemispheres of the world.

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Test your knowledge of the Earth's four hemispheres with this quiz. Identify the Northern, Southern, Western, and Eastern Hemispheres, and learn about their geographical significance. Perfect for geography enthusiasts or students preparing for exams.

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