Continents
What continent is home to the Sahara Desert?
Africa
What is the latitude of the Equator?
0°
What is the longitude of the Prime Meridian?
0° longitude
On a map, what does the Equator represent?
The Equator is the horizontal line at 0° latitude.
Name a famous landmark in Australia.
Sydney Opera House
Which continent is the largest by land area?
Asia
What is the purpose of latitude lines?
To measure distance north or south of the Equator
Lines of longitude run in which direction?
North to South (vertical)
Identify the hemispheres for Cairo (30°N, 31°E).
Northern & Eastern
What natural wonder is found in South America?
Amazon Rainforest
Name the continent known for the Great Barrier Reef?
Australia
Name one line of latitude north of the Equator.
10°N, 20°N, 30°N, etc.
What is the approximate longitude of the International Date Line?
Approximately 180°
What are the major oceans to label on a world map?
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern
Which continent features the Great Wall?
Great Wall of China
Which continent has the most countries and languages?
Africa
Why are latitude lines called parallels?
They are called parallels because they run parallel to the Equator and never intersect.
How do longitude lines help in locating places on Earth?
They help find exact locations and navigate
How would you plot New York City (40°N, 74°W) on a grid?
Students should plot NYC at the correct coordinates on the grid.
What famous landmark is located in Europe?
Eiffel Tower or Colosseum
Where can you find the Eiffel Tower and the Colosseum?
Europe
What is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer?
23.5°N
What is the difference between latitude and longitude lines?
Latitude lines measure north-south distance; longitude lines measure east-west distance.
What are the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn?
Tropic of Cancer is at approximately 23.5°N; Tropic of Capricorn is at approximately 23.5°S.
Identify a landmark in Africa that is well-known around the world.
Pyramids of Giza