Continents, oceans and countries in the UK Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
Name the seven continents shown on the world map.
A
- Europe
- Asia
- Africa
- North America
- South America
- Oceania
- Antarctica
2
Q
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres?
A
The prime meridian.
3
Q
What is the name of the line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres?
A
The equator.
4
Q
Name the four major oceans shown in the world map.
A
- Atlantic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Southern Ocean
5
Q
What are the main compass directions shown in the compass rose?
A
- North
- South
- East
- West
6
Q
Name the countries that make up the United Kingdom.
A
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Northern Ireland.
7
Q
What are the seas that surround the UK?
A
- Irish Sea
- North Sea
- Celtic Sea
- English Channel
- Atlantic Ocean
8
Q
What is the capital of England?
A
London
9
Q
What is the capital of Scotland?
A
Edinburgh
10
Q
What is the capital of Wales?
A
Cardiff
11
Q
What is the capital of Northern Ireland
A
Belfast
12
Q
Name the two hemispheres divided by the equator.
A
Northern hemisphere and Southern hemisphere.
13
Q
Name the latitude lines
A
- Arctic Circle
- Tropic of Cancer
- Equator
- Tropic of Capricorn
- Antarctic Circle.
