Georaphy Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
True or False: The equator is located at 0 degrees latitude.
True
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a large body of saltwater.
ocean
Which continent is known as the ‘Dark Continent’?
Africa
What is a map?
A representation of an area showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
Which is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctic Desert
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a continent? A) Asia B) Africa C) Greenland D) Europe
C) Greenland
What do we call the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The equator
True or False: The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
True
What is the term for a person who studies geography?
Geographer
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a narrow body of water between two land masses.
strait
Which type of map shows physical features like mountains and rivers?
Physical map
Multiple Choice: What is the capital of France? A) Berlin B) Madrid C) Paris D) Rome
C) Paris
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
True or False: The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5 degrees south latitude.
False
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, East, South, West
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a large area of flat land with few trees.
plain
Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
Japan
What is a globe?
A spherical representation of the Earth.
Multiple Choice: Which river is the longest in the world? A) Amazon B) Nile C) Yangtze D) Mississippi
B) Nile
True or False: Mountains are formed by volcanic activity.
True
What is the largest continent by area?
Asia
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
atmosphere
What is the main purpose of a compass?
To show directions (North, South, East, West)