Continents and Oceans
Longitude/Latitude
North American Regions
Bodies of Water
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What is the definition of a "continent"?
A large landmass surrounded by water.
100
What is the name for the imaginary lines that run East to West but measure North and South of the Equator?
Lines of Latitude
100
Which geographic region contains broad lowlands and excellent harbors?
Interior Lowlands
100
Which river is also called "the Gateway to the West?"
The Ohio River
100
Which geographic region did Buffalo roam in great herds?
The Great Plains
200

What ocean separates North America and Europe?

What is the Atlantic Ocean?

200
What is the name for the 0° line of Latitude?
The Equator
200
Which geographic region contains old, eroded mountains?
Appalachian Mountains
200
Which river passageway was explored by the Spanish?
the Colorado River
200
Which river would you find the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam?
Colorado River
300
Which continent is not completely surrounded by water?
Europe
300
What is the name for the 0° line of Longitude?
the Prime Meridian
300
Which geographic region contains the lowest point in North America?
Basin and Range
300
Which body of water was "highway" for explorers, settlers, and later immigrants?
the Atlantic Ocean
300
Where on the Earth is it the hottest?
Near the Equator
400
Which continent has the largest population in the world?
Asia
400
Which imaginary lines are also called "Meridians"?
Lines of Longitude
400
Which geographic region has rugged mountains and fertile valley, located along the Pacific Coast?
Coastal Range
400
Which river was explored by Lewis and Clark?
the Columbia River
400
What is Mr. Shaffer's first name?
Abran (pronounced, Ah-bren)
500
Which two continents, when combined form the landmass Eurasia?
Europe and Asia
500
When writing coordinates, which number comes first, Latitude (N,S) or Longitude (E,W)?
Latitude ex. 40°N, 60W
500
Which geographic region contains the Continental Divide?
The Rocky Mountains
500
Which river forms the border between the United States and Mexico?
The Rio Grande
500
What is Mr. Shaffer's hobby, besides being Awesome?
Sword fighting
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