Continents and Oceans
How many continents are there?
Seven
What do we call the part of a map that shows the meaning of symbols and colors?
Key or Legend.
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
Name one example of a landform.
Mountain, plain, plateau, desert, river, or valley
What does the term “adaptation” mean in geography?
Changing behavior or lifestyle to fit the environment.
Name the five oceans.
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern
This shows direction on a map using N, S, E, and W.
Compass Rose.
What is the name of the line that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
What causes different parts of Earth to have different climates?
Latitude, elevation, and distance from water.
Give one example of how humans modify their environment.
Building dams, roads, or cities.
Which continent has no inhabitants?
Antarctica
What is the purpose of a map scale?
It shows the relationship between real distance and map distance.
Latitude lines run __________ to __________ but measure distance __________ and __________.
East to west; north and south
What is a desert’s main climate characteristic?
It receives very little rainfall.
What is the difference between adaptation and modification?
Adaptation = adjusting to the environment; modification = changing the environment.
Which two continents are completely north of the Equator?
North America and Europe
What is the difference between a political map and a physical map?
Political maps show borders and cities; physical maps show landforms and elevation.
What is the term for the point where latitude and longitude lines cross?
Coordinates
How do mountains affect climate and weather?
They block wind and create rain shadows.
What is one way people depend on their environment?
Using natural resources like water, soil, and minerals.
What is the smallest continent by land area?
Australia
Why might a geographer choose to use a map instead of a globe?
Maps are easier to carry, show more detail, and can focus on smaller areas.
A city is located at 0° latitude and 30° east longitude. Which continent is it on?
Africa
What type of landform covers most of Antarctica?
Ice sheet (glacier)
Explain how geography can influence where people choose to live.
People settle near resources, fertile land, and water for survival and trade.