Geography Vocabulary Quiz

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What does a Compass Rose show?

Topographical features
Weather patterns
Population density
Cardinal directions (correct)

What is a continent?

A very large area of land separated by different countries.

What is an ocean?

A huge body of salt water covering about 3/4 of the Earth's surface.

What is the Prime Meridian?

The imaginary line drawn around Earth at 0 degrees longitude that divides the Earth into Western and Eastern Hemispheres. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Equator?

The imaginary line drawn around Earth at 0 degrees latitude that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Signup and view all the answers

What is a channel?

A body of water that connects two larger bodies of water. Signup and view all the answers

What are plains?

A large, low area of flat or rolling land with few trees. Signup and view all the answers

What is a mountain range?

An area containing numerous mountains. Signup and view all the answers

What is a sea?

A smaller portion of the ocean that is usually located where the land and ocean meet. Signup and view all the answers

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Vocabulary Words and Definitions

Compass Rose: Illustrates cardinal (N, S, E, W) and intermediate directions (NW, SW, NE, SE) on a map.
Continent: Major landmasses, each composed of different countries, forming the Earth's surface.
Ocean: Covers approximately 75% of Earth, composed of large saltwater bodies.
Prime Meridian: Imaginary line at 0° longitude, dividing Earth into Western and Eastern Hemispheres.
Equator: Imaginary line at 0° latitude, separating Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Additional Geographical Terms

Channel: Waterway connecting two larger water bodies, facilitating navigation and marine life movement.
Plains: Expansive, flat, or gently rolling regions with minimal tree coverage, conducive for agriculture.
Mountain Range: Series of mountains grouped together, often formed by tectonic forces and natural landscapes.
Sea: Smaller body of saltwater, usually found along the coastline where land meets the ocean.