Local Geography
What town are we in?
Los Gatos
What does X mark on a treasure map?
The spot! (or treasure)
What do you call the group of trees that surround us?
A forest
What is a continent
One of the seven great divisions of land on the globe.
What state are we in?
California
What does a compass rose do on a map?
It shows a compass with all the cardinal directions (North, East, South, West) to help show which direction the map is facing.
What is the name of the mountain range we are in?
Santa Cruz Mountains
How many continents are there?
7
What country are we in?
The United States of America
Left or right
What is the closest lake to us?
Lexington
Name the continents
North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica
What continent are we on?
North America
What does the phrase "Never Eat Soggy Waffles" help you remember?
North, East, South, West, or the names of the 4 cardinal directions
Where would you find the closest beach to us?
Santa Cruz
How many oceans are there?
4 or 5, depending on what country you're in.
What galaxy is Earth located in?
The Milky Way Galaxy
Which direction is usually at the top of a map?
North
What is the name of the ocean that is closest to us?
The Pacific
Name the oceans
The Arctic, Pacific, Indian, Atlantic, and Southern (Antarctic) oceans.