Places
Which ocean is the largest on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What is the term for a large area of flat or gently rolling land?
Describe the characteristics of a desert climate
Very little rainfall and extreme temperatures
What two continents is Central America between?
North and South America
Which continent includes countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh?
Asia
What is the term for the different ways people make a living and produce goods?
Economy
Name a country in East Asia
China/Japan/Korea/Vietnam/etc
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
Which continent is known for its vast savannas and diverse wildlife?
Africa
What do we call the variety of cultures, languages, and traditions found in different parts of the world?
Cultural Diversity
Name the primary reason why people migrate from one place to another.
To find better opportunities, escape hardship, or reunite with family
Which continent is the largest by land area?
Asia
Which continent of the world includes countries such as Egypt, Sudan, and Angola?
Africa
What is the most common type of government in Europe today?
Democracy
Describe the climate of a tropical rainforest
Hot and wet with heavy rainfall throughout the year
What is the primary purpose of using a map scale?
To show distances on a map and real distances on Earth
Which geographic feature is the longest mountain range in the world?
The Mid-Ocean Ridge System
What is a peninsula?
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides
Name a characteristic of a developed nation
Advanced technology, strong economy, and high standard of living
What does the Prime Meridian represent?
Divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres