Geo/BOLTS
Geography studies what?
the Earth and people
How many continents do we have on earth?
7
What line divides North and South?
The Equator
Latitude lines run which way?
East and West
Why do we have time zones?
because Earth rotates
This branch of geography studies the physical features of Earth such as landforms, water, and climate.
physical geography
Name one continent
Asia, Antarctica, North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Australia
What line divides East and West?
Prime Meridian
Longitude lines run which way?
north and south
which Canadian province has its own timezone?
Newfoundland and Labrador
Why is a globe more accurate than a flat map?
because Earth is round
This is the largest continent on Earth.
Asia
Canada is in which hemisphere?
Northern Hemisphere
What is the line that changes the date when you cross it?
the International Dateline (IDL)
About how many time zones are there on Earth?
24
What does the term “absolute location” mean in geography?
Where something is
What is the biggest ocean?
Pacific ocean
If a country is above the Equator, what hemisphere is it in?
Northern
How do we measure latitude and longitude lines?
degrees
What time zone is most of Ontario in?
Eastern time
What does the compass rose show and what are the 4 sections?
direction
North
East
South
West
Which continent is completely covered by ice?
If a country is below the Equator, what hemisphere is it in?
Southern
Which line is measured at 90° North?
The North Pole
When you travel west, does time go forward or backward?
backwards