Quiz 1 (Chapter 1, pp 2-10) Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the seven continents is the largest in area and population?
A
Asia
2
Q
wide mouth of a river where the ocean tide meets the river current
A
estuary
3
Q
body of water surrounded by land
A
lake
4
Q
broad, flat-topped highland that may have a gorge or canyon
A
plateau
5
Q
What is the name for the imaginary lines that run north and south around the globe and come together at the poles?
A
lines of longitude or meridians
6
Q
What parallel of latitude encircles the earth halfway between the North and South poles?
A
equator
7
Q
Which ocean is the largest and deepest?
A
Pacific
8
Q
triangular-shaped landform where a river fans out into smaller streams before reaching the ocean
A
delta
9
Q
narrow strip of land which connects landmasses
A
isthmus
10
Q
low place between mountains or hills
A
valley
