Vocabulary
Cacti, forests, bushes, moss, and flowers are all examples of ___________.
Vegetation
How many oceans are on Earth? How many continents are on Earth?
5 oceans
7 continents
Name the ocean that touches the east coast of Africa and the west coast of Australia.
Indian Ocean
What is the name of a body of land that is completely surrounded by water?
Island
Mountains, valleys, bays, rivers, and deltas are examples of _________________.
Physical features
What line is located at 0 degrees latitude? What line is located at 0 degrees longitude?
Equator; Prime Meridian
Name the large body of body that lies between Texas and Florida.
Gulf of Mexico
What is the name of the low area between ranges of mountains or hills?
Valley
What is the difference between latitude and longitude?
True
Name three continents located on the 30 degrees south latitude line.
South America, Africa, Australia
What is the name of a triangular-shaped area of land created by soil deposited at the mouth of a river?
Delta
_________ are physical features on Earth's surface.
landforms
What hemispheres is Asia located in?
Northern and Eastern Hemisphere
Name two rivers that form parts of the United States border.
Rio Grande River
St. Lawrence River
What is the name of a large area of sea or ocean that is surrounded by land with a small opening? (Hint: It is larger than a bay.)
Gulf
Name all 4 cardinal directions AND all 4 intermediate directions.
Cardinal: north, south, east, west
Intermediate: northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest
Explain why the physical features, climate, and vegetation of a place would affect someone's decision to live there.
Answers will vary.
What latitude and longitude coordinates can the Appalachian Mountains be found at?
35-45 degrees North
70-85 degrees West
What is the name of a river or stream that flows into a larger river?
Tributary