Geography Grade 7

Question 1

What are the seven continents?

Answer 1

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia, Antarctica

These continents are fundamental geographical units of the Earth.

Question 2

List the five major oceans.

Answer 2

Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Arctic Ocean

Oceans cover a significant portion of the Earth’s surface.

Question 3

What is a Point Symbol?

Answer 3

Symbols that represent specific, individual locations or features on a map

Examples include hospitals, schools, and police stations.

Question 4

Give two examples of Point Symbols found on a map.

Answer 4

Hospitals, Police Stations

These symbols help identify important services in a community.

Question 5

What is a Line Symbol?

Answer 5

Symbols that represent linear features, such as roads or rivers

Examples include major roads and railway lines.

Question 6

Provide two examples of Line Symbols.

Answer 6

Major Roads, Railway Lines

These symbols are crucial for understanding transportation routes.

Question 7

Define Area Symbols.

Answer 7

Symbols that represent larger areas with specific characteristics

Examples include parks and residential areas.

Question 8

Identify two examples of Area Symbols.

Answer 8

Parks, Residential Areas

Area symbols convey information about land use.

Question 9

What is a scale on a map?

Answer 9

A scale shows the relationship between the distance on the map and the real distance on the ground

It helps measure distances without visiting the locations.

Question 10

What is a Line Scale?

Answer 10

A straight line divided into equal parts, each representing a certain distance in real life

For example, 1cm = 1km.

Question 11

What is a Word Scale?

Answer 11

A scale that uses words to explain the scale, such as ‘1cm represents 5km’

This provides a clear understanding of distances represented on the map.

Question 12

What is the difference between Small-Scale Maps and Large-Scale Maps?

Answer 12

Small-Scale Maps show large areas with less detail; Large-Scale Maps show smaller areas with more detail

Example: A map of South Africa is small-scale; a town map is large-scale.

Question 13

What is Direct Distance?

Answer 13

A straight line from one place to another (‘as the crow flies’)

This is measured with a ruler.

Question 14

What is Indirect Distance?

Answer 14

A path that follows roads or curved lines

Measured using a piece of string or paper.

Question 15

What is the purpose of a Compass Rose?

Answer 15

Shows all directions on a map

It includes cardinal and sub-cardinal points.

Question 16

Name the four cardinal points.

Answer 16

North, South, East, West

These are the primary directions used for navigation.

Question 17

What is an Earthquake?

Answer 17

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth’s crust

It can cause significant damage and is measured using the Richter scale.

Question 18

What is a Volcano?

Answer 18

A geological formation where magma rises through cracks in the Earth’s crust and erupts

Types include active, dormant, and extinct.

Question 19

What is the difference between Lava and Magma?

Answer 19

Magma is molten rock inside the Earth; lava is magma that reaches the surface

This distinction is crucial in volcanology.

Question 20

What causes floods?

Answer 20

Too much rain and rivers overflowing, or blocked drainage

Floods can lead to severe human and environmental impacts.

Question 21

What is a Disaster Management Plan?

Answer 21

A plan to help communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters

This includes education and early warning systems.

Question 22

What is a Grid on a map?

Answer 22

A system of horizontal and vertical lines that helps locate places

Grids make navigation easier.

Question 23

What is an Epicentre?

Answer 23

The point on the Earth’s surface directly above the origin of an earthquake

It is crucial for understanding the impact area of an earthquake.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a tool that shows directions using a needle that points north.

Answer 24

Magnetic Compass

Question 25

True or False: A dormant volcano is one that is currently erupting.

Answer 25

False ## Footnote Dormant volcanoes have not erupted in a long time but may erupt again.

Question 26

What is the definition of Detect?

Answer 26

To find out or discover something, often using special tools or instruments.

Question 27

What is a Disaster Management Plan?

Answer 27

A plan to help communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters like floods or earthquakes.

Question 28

What is a Dormant volcano?

Answer 28

A volcano that is not currently erupting but has the potential to erupt in the future.

Question 29

Define Earthquake.

Answer 29

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth's crust.

Question 30

What is an Earthquake Zone?

Answer 30

An area where earthquakes are most likely to happen due to tectonic plate movement.

Question 31

What is the Epicentre of an earthquake?

Answer 31

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the origin of an earthquake.

Question 32

Define Erupt.

Answer 32

When a volcano releases lava, ash, and gases from the Earth's interior.

Question 33

What is a Fault Line?

Answer 33

A crack or break in the Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet and where earthquakes can happen.

Question 34

What is a Flash Flood?

Answer 34

A sudden and rapid flood that happens due to heavy rainfall or other causes, often in areas with poor drainage.

Question 35

What is a Flood?

Answer 35

An overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rainfall or melting snow.

Question 36

Define Floodplain.

Answer 36

A flat area of land near a river or stream that is prone to flooding.

Question 37

What is Food Security?

Answer 37

Having reliable access to enough nutritious food to live a healthy life.

Question 38

What is a Fracture?

Answer 38

A break or crack in something, especially the Earth's crust or a rock.

Question 39

What does Global Warming refer to?

Answer 39

The increase in Earth's average temperature due to pollution and human activity.

Question 40

Define Hazard.

Answer 40

A potential source of harm or danger, like an earthquake, flood, or wildfire.

Question 41

What is a Hot Spot in volcanic terms?

Answer 41

A place where volcanic activity is concentrated, usually far from tectonic plate boundaries.

Question 42

Define Hypocentre.

Answer 42

The point inside the Earth where an earthquake originates, also known as the focus.

Question 43

What is Lava?

Answer 43

Molten rock that erupts from a volcano, cooling to form solid rock.

Question 44

Define Lithosphere.

Answer 44

The outer part of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle, which is broken into tectonic plates.

Question 45

What is Magma?

Answer 45

Molten rock inside the Earth that can erupt as lava from a volcano.

Question 46

Define Magma Chamber.

Answer 46

The underground reservoir of magma beneath a volcano, where magma collects before it erupts.

Question 47

What does Magnitude measure?

Answer 47

A measure of the size or power of an earthquake.

Question 48

What is Map Scale?

Answer 48

A system on a map that shows how the distance on the map compares to the real distance on the ground.

Question 49

Define Map Symbols.

Answer 49

Small pictures or shapes used on a map to represent things like cities, roads, or rivers.

Question 50

What is a Magnetic Compass?

Answer 50

A tool used for navigation, showing directions based on Earth's magnetic field.

Question 51

What is a Map Key (Legend)?

Answer 51

A guide on a map that explains the meaning of symbols and colours.

Question 52

Define Ocean Basin.

Answer 52

The large, deep areas of the ocean floor between the continents.

Question 53

What is Oceanic Crust?

Answer 53

The thinner part of Earth's crust that forms the ocean floor.

Question 54

What does Semi-Molten mean?

Answer 54

Partially melted, like the hot, thick material found in the Earth’s mantle.

Question 55

Define Seismic Activity.

Answer 55

Movements in the Earth's crust, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, caused by the shifting of tectonic plates.

Question 56

What does Silt Up refer to?

Answer 56

When small particles of soil, sand, and organic material build up in a body of water, often reducing water flow.

Question 57

Define Soil Erosion.

Answer 57

The process by which soil is worn away by wind, water, or human activity.

Question 58

What are Sub-Cardinal Points?

Answer 58

The directions in between the cardinal points: northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest.

Question 59

Define Tectonic Plate.

Answer 59

A large, rigid piece of Earth's lithosphere that moves on the Earth's surface, causing earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.

Question 60

What is a Vent in volcanic terms?

Answer 60

An opening in the Earth's crust through which gases, ash, and lava can escape.

Question 61

Define Variable.

Answer 61

Something that can change or vary.

Question 62

What is a Volcano?

Answer 62

A mountain or hill that opens up to allow molten rock, gases, and ash to escape from beneath the Earth's surface.

Question 63

What is the Water Table?

Answer 63

The level below the Earth's surface where the ground is completely filled with water.

Question 64

Define Wetland.

Answer 64

An area of land that is flooded with water for part or all of the year, such as swamps or marshes.

Question 65

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano.

Answer 65

Crater

Question 66

Fill in the blank: A __________ is where very hot magma rises through the Earth’s crust.

Answer 66

Hot spot

Question 67

Fill in the blank: __________ is melted rock that flows on the Earth's surface.

Answer 67

Lava

Question 68

Fill in the blank: __________ is melted rock stored underground.

Answer 68

Magma

Question 69

Fill in the blank: The __________ is where magma collects under a volcano.

Answer 69

Magma chamber

Question 70

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a hole where lava and gases escape.

Answer 70

Vent

Question 71

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a mountain made from lava and ash.

Answer 71

Volcano

Question 72

Fill in the blank: To __________ means lava and gases come out of a volcano.

Answer 72

Erupt

Question 73

Fill in the blank: A volcano that might erupt again is called __________.

Answer 73

Active volcano

Question 74

Fill in the blank: The __________ shows the strength of an earthquake.

Answer 74

Richter scale

Question 75

Fill in the blank: __________ is the power level of an earthquake.

Answer 75

Magnitude

Question 76

Fill in the blank: An __________ is an area where earthquakes happen often.

Answer 76

Earthquake zone

Question 77

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a crack in the Earth’s surface.

Answer 77

Fracture

Question 78

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the place underground where the earthquake begins.

Answer 78

Hypocentre

Question 79

Fill in the blank: The __________ is directly above the earthquake’s start on the surface.

Answer 79

Epicentre

Question 80

Fill in the blank: __________ means the movement of rocks from their original place.

Answer 80

Displacement

Question 81

Fill in the blank: A __________ is something that can cause harm or danger.

Answer 81

Hazard

Question 82

Fill in the blank: A __________ collects rainwater that flows to rivers or dams.

Answer 82

Catchment area

Question 83

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a fast and strong flood after heavy rain.

Answer 83

Flash flood

Question 84

Fill in the blank: A __________ happens when water covers dry land.

Answer 84

Flood

Question 85

Fill in the blank: A __________ is flat land that floods easily near rivers.

Answer 85

Floodplain

Question 86

Fill in the blank: __________ means everyone has enough healthy food.

Answer 86

Food security

Question 87

Fill in the blank: __________ is when Earth's temperature rises due to pollution.

Answer 87

Global warming

Question 88

Fill in the blank: __________ is rainwater that flows across the land.

Answer 88

Runoff

Question 89

Fill in the blank: When rivers slow down due to sand or soil, they __________.

Answer 89

Silt up

Question 90

Fill in the blank: __________ is when topsoil is washed or blown away.

Answer 90

Soil erosion

Question 91

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a system that drains rainwater away.

Answer 91

Stormwater system

Question 92

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the top layer of underground water.

Answer 92

Water table

Question 93

Fill in the blank: A __________ is an area with wet soil, like a swamp.

Answer 93

Wetland

Question 94

Fill in the blank: If water covers land, it __________ it.

Answer 94

Submerges

Question 95

Fill in the blank: To __________ means to survive or manage during a flood.

Answer 95

Cope

Question 96

Fill in the blank: __________ diseases are caused by dirty water.

Answer 96

Waterborne

Question 97

Fill in the blank: __________ are sand piles in rivers that can cause floods.

Answer 97

Sand banks

Question 98

Fill in the blank: __________ is dirty water from toilets and drains.

Answer 98

Sewage