Continents,oceans,lines of latitude and longitude Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the seven continents of the world?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia
Which ocean is the largest by surface area?
Pacific Ocean
True or False: The Atlantic Ocean is the smallest ocean.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Prime Meridian
What is the equator?
An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Which continent is known as the ‘Dark Continent’?
Africa
What is the main purpose of lines of latitude?
To measure the distance north or south of the equator.
Which line of longitude is considered 0 degrees?
Prime Meridian
True or False: The Arctic Ocean is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
False
What is the southernmost point of South America called?
Cape Horn
Name the ocean located between Africa and Australia.
Indian Ocean
What is the latitude of the North Pole?
90 degrees North
What are the five oceans of the world?
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic
Fill in the blank: Lines of longitude measure distances __________ of the Prime Meridian.
East or West
Which continent is home to the Sahara Desert?
Africa
What is the approximate latitude of the equator?
0 degrees
True or False: Europe and Asia are separated by the Ural Mountains.
True
What is the longest river in South America?
Amazon River
Which ocean is the smallest?
Arctic Ocean
What is the significance of the International Date Line?
It indicates where the date changes by one day.
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
Fill in the blank: The __________ Hemisphere is located north of the equator.
Northern
Which continent is known for having the largest number of countries?
Africa
What is the main body of water surrounding Antarctica?
Southern Ocean
