Definitions
The Earth is divided into 4 sections called __________?
a. Equator B. Hemispheres C. Sectors D. Meridians
B. Hemispheres
How many continents are there?
7
How many hemispheres is the earth divided into?
4
What ocean is next to California?
Pacific Ocean
What example did Ms. O'Dell give for Relative Location? (hint: Mrs. Gaetta)
Mrs Gaetta wanted to know where Ms. O'Dell's desk was. She was told to walk in, turn left, then take 9 steps until she came to the desk
The lines that run across the globe from east to west
Latitude
What continent do we live in?
North America
Name the 4 major hemispheres
Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western
How many major oceans are there?
5
Explain why map makers decided to divide the Earth into sections?
To make it easier to find things/places
The Lines that run up and down the globe from north to south
What continent is Paris, France in?
Europe
Which hemisphere is North America in?
Northern
What ocean boarders the East coast of our country?
The Atlantic Ocean
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
Equator
What continent does our book, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, take place in?
Asia
Australia, Antarctica, and most of South America are located in which hemisphere?
Southern
Saltwater covers ______% of the earth.
70%
What direction points to the left on a compass rose?
West
The line that divides the Eastern Hemisphere from the Western Hemisphere is called the ________.
Prime Meridian
Name all 7 continents
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica
This area does not experience changes in the seasons.
The tropics
Name all 5 major oceans
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern
The equator is at ______ degrees latitude
0 degrees