How Earth is Divided
What are the seven continents of the world?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia.
What is a country’s border?
The line that separates one country from another.
What type of map shows the boundaries of countries and states?
A political map.
What is the name of the highest mountain on Earth?
Mount Everest
What is the weather like near the equator?
Warm/Hot
Which ocean is the largest on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
Give an example of one man-made border
The Great Wall of China
What is the purpose of a world map?
To show the locations of continents, countries, and oceans on Earth.
What is the difference between a continent and an island?
A continent is a large mass of land, while an island is a smaller piece of land surrounded by water.
How do borders influence the way people in different countries live?
They affect access to resources, laws, culture, and lifestyle.
What are the five main oceans of the world?
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Arctic Ocean
Why do countries need borders?
To establish control over their land and protect their people and resources.
How do maps help us understand geography?
They show the locations of places, the size of regions, and the relationship between different areas.
What is the name of the longest river in the world?
Nile River
How does the geography of a region affect its economy?
It determines what resources are available.
What is the name of the largest continent?
Asia
How do landforms such as mountains and rivers affect the creation of land borders?
They act as natural borders because they are difficult to cross.
Why are border lines important for trade and travel?
They define where goods and people can move freely between countries.
Which desert is the largest in the world?
Sahara Desert
How can the creation of new borders change the political and social landscape of a region?
It can alter who controls land
Which continent is divided into two landmasses: North and South?
America
What is the term for a natural or man-made line that separates two political entities?
A border
How does technology, such as GPS, change the way we use and understand maps today?
It provides real-time locations and directions, making navigation easier.
What is the term for a large body of saltwater surrounded by land?
A sea
How might geographical divisions lead to conflict or cooperation between countries?
Depending on how resources are shared or disputed, geographical divisions can lead to either conflict or cooperation.