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Which of the following bodies of water is usually freshwater and flows towards an ocean or sea?
Which of the following bodies of water is usually freshwater and flows towards an ocean or sea?
- Gulf
- Lake (correct)
- Lagoon
- Sea
What type of current is the Humboldt in the South Pacific Ocean?
What type of current is the Humboldt in the South Pacific Ocean?
- Tidal current
- Cold-water current (correct)
- Equatorial current
- Warm-water current
Which body of water is characterized by a stretch of saltwater separated from the sea by a low sandbank?
Which body of water is characterized by a stretch of saltwater separated from the sea by a low sandbank?
- River
- Gulf
- Lake
- Lagoon (correct)
What do geysers typically shoot high into the sky?
What do geysers typically shoot high into the sky?
Which body of water is described as a body of water open to the sea?
Which body of water is described as a body of water open to the sea?
In geography, what term is used to refer to the interconnected system of all Earth’s oceanic waters?
In geography, what term is used to refer to the interconnected system of all Earth’s oceanic waters?
Who is known as the 'Father of Humanism'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Humanism'?
Which era is widely believed to have experienced the Black Death, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis?
Which era is widely believed to have experienced the Black Death, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis?
Which sultan is known as 'The good sultan' and was a prominent figure during the Crusades?
Which sultan is known as 'The good sultan' and was a prominent figure during the Crusades?
Who is credited with inventing the package tour and contributing to the rise of tourism during the Industrial Revolution?
Who is credited with inventing the package tour and contributing to the rise of tourism during the Industrial Revolution?
In which century did the existence of the Middle Class with 8 hours of work become prominent in England?
In which century did the existence of the Middle Class with 8 hours of work become prominent in England?
'Baby Boomers' are known to have emerged significantly after which major global events?
'Baby Boomers' are known to have emerged significantly after which major global events?
Which type of map is known for being the most accurate?
Which type of map is known for being the most accurate?
What do lines of latitude measure?
What do lines of latitude measure?
In terms of land mass distortion, which type of map may make areas in the northern and southern regions appear larger than they actually are?
In terms of land mass distortion, which type of map may make areas in the northern and southern regions appear larger than they actually are?
What is the purpose of dividing the Earth into hemispheres?
What is the purpose of dividing the Earth into hemispheres?
Which geographic line measures the distance east and west from the prime meridian?
Which geographic line measures the distance east and west from the prime meridian?
What is the purpose of mental maps?
What is the purpose of mental maps?
