Inquiry Process
Longitude
Continents
Oceans
Latitude and Longitude
200

What is the first step in the Inquiry Process?

Ask a Question

200

What line of longitude is at 0º and divides the Earth into EASTERN and WESTERN hemispheres?

The Prime Meridian!

200

What is the name of the continent we live in?

North America

200

What ocean can you swim in if you live in New York?

The Atlantic Ocean

200

Which comes first when describing location, LONGITUDE or LATITUDE?

LATITUDE

400

What is the second step in the inquiry process?

Investigate or Find Evidence

400

What city is located at 36N and 115W

Las Vegas!!!

400

What is the name of the largest continent?

Asia

400

What ocean can you swim in if you live in California?

The Pacific Ocean

400

What is the correct way to write a location?
a) 40 75

b) 40ºN, 75ºW

c) 40N 75W

b) 40ºN, 75ºW

600

What is the third step in the inquiry process?

Complete tasks to help solve the mystery or create a final product

600

What continent(s) can you find on 90W

North America, Antartica

600

Which continent is fully made of ice?

Antarctica

600

What ocean is in the north above Europe and North America?

The Arctic Ocean

600

If the longitude is 0º, what line is the point on?

The Prime Meridian!

800

Name the two types of questions in the inquiry process.

Compelling questions and supporting questions

800

What is the greatest number of degrees longitude?

180 degrees!

800

What continent is an island?

Australia

800

What ocean is between Africa, Asia, and Australia?

The Indian Ocean

800

What city is located at 40ºN, 75ºW?

Philadelphia!

1000

Name 3 different social studies lenses that you can use to ask supporting questions?

Answers may vary

Historian

Social Scientist

Geographer

Politcal Scientist

Economist

1000

What continent(s) can you find at 15

Europe, Africa

1000

What is the name of the smallest continent?

Europe
1000

What ocean is near Antarctica?

The Southern Ocean

1000

If the latitude is 0º, what line is the point on?

The equator!

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