Geography
Map Skills
Oceans
8th Grade Vocab
7th Grade Vocab
Random
100

Which is a larger geographical unit/region: A continent or a country?

Continents are larger units. Multiple countries exist within continents (except in only one case!)

100

What is a compass used for?

A compass is a tool used to show direction.

100

What is a continuous body of saltwater that covers much of the Earth's surface?

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.... kidding, an ocean. 

100

Define Abolition

The act of stopping or ending something

100

Define explore

To travel through something or learn more about it

100

Name 5 states in the United States

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200

How many continents are there on Earth? 

7

200

What are the four main directions on a compass?

North, South, East & West

200

How many oceans are there on Earth?

5

200

Define Segregate

To separate, isolate or divide

200

Define Conquer

To take over something or someone using force

200

What is the capitol city of New York?

Albany

300

What is a continent? 

A continent is a large continuous mass of land. 

300

Draw a compass with the four main directions in the proper spot. 

300

Name one other type of body of water that exists on Earth that is smaller than an ocean.

River, lake, pond, gulf, bay, streams, etc.

300

Define Reconstruct

To build or form something again after it was broken or destroyed

300

Define Settlement

A colony or small community of people living in one area

300
Which country is known as the "land down under?"

Australia

400

Name all 7 continents. (You will gain points for each correct answer and lose points for any wrong answer). 

From largest to smallest: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia. 

400

What direction would you have to head in to get from Kansas to Nevada? 

West

400

Name all 5 oceans. Receive a point for a correct answer and lose a point for incorrect answers.

Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean

400

Define Emancipate

To set free

400

Define Morality

The concept or idea of doing the right thing

400

When Drake refers to the "6" as his hometown in his songs, what city and country is he referring to?

Toronto, Canada

500

What is the only continent that is also a country? 

Australia

500

If you went on a road trip that started in Montana, stopped second in New Mexico, then went to Arizona, then to Idaho, then to Virginia and finally ended in Harlem, New York at P.S.123 Mahalia Jackson Middle School, which directions would you have had to travel in from state to state (starting in Montana and ending in New York - 5 answers - points only for all 5 correct). 

In order: South, West, North, East, North

500

How much of the Earth is covered by water/oceans?

71%

500

Define Secede

To leave a group or organization

500

Define Indigenous

A population of people local or native to an area

500

What is the name of Mr. Hellerman's cat that pees in the toilet?

Heisenberg!!!!

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