Tools
A round object that shows our world
Globes
What is the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?
Pangea
The study of water on Earth
Hydrology
A dry, hot place with little to no water
Desert
How many countries are in Australia?
1
Showing the round Earth on these flat tools distorts some details
Maps
In what mountain range is Mount Everest found?
The Himalayas
The study of weather
Meteorology
The largest desert on earth is
Antartica
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
The science of making maps
Cartography
Which country is the Seine River located in?
France
The study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create
Geography
massive, rigid slabs of the Earth's lithosphere that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle
tectonic plates
How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
4!
Name the tool people use to find their direction
compass
Which country's city is Christ the Redeemer located in
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
Branch of Geography that studies landforms, bodies of water, and other natural features
Physical Geography
This hemisphere houses 90% of the world's population
Northern Hemisphere
This continent touches all four hemispheres
Africa
What is the proper name of the abbreviation GPS
Global Positioning System
How many countries are there in the world?
195
Branch of Geography that studies the world's people, and communities
Human Geography
What is the name of the Mountain range in South America
Andes
What is the lowest point in the US
Death Valley