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?

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

    What is the Equator?

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

    What is a channel?

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

    What are plains?

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

    What is a mountain range?

    <p>An area containing numerous mountains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sea?

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

    Study Notes

    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.

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    Test your knowledge of essential geographical terms with this quiz. You'll encounter key concepts like continents, oceans, and various landforms, helping you to deepen your understanding of the Earth's features. Perfect for students or anyone interested in geography!

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