On The Map
Another name for 0 degrees N/S
Equator
Three main categories of rocks
Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary
This famous landmark towers 1,082 feet and is located in Paris, France.
Eiffel Tower
The largest mountain range in North America
The Rocky Mountains
The largest country in the world
Russia
Another name for 0 degrees E/W
Prime Meridian
All the water on, above, and below the earth is called the
Hydrosphere
Perched high upon a hill in Brazil, this giant human-like structure is a symbol of the Christian faith to the Brazilian people.
Christ the Redeemer
The second longest river in the world
Daily Double : On what continent can you find it?
Amazon / South America
This man-made feature allows vessels to travel between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean in less than 50 miles.
Panama Canal
The art of map-making is called
cartography
Gerardus Mercator was the first to publish this
Atlas
This famous landmark is known for its sail-like design and is located off the coast of Australia.
Sydney Opera House
An area of ground saturated with water
Wetland
What country can you find Easter Island
Chile
Lines that travel parallel on the globe are called
Lattitudes
3 states of a volcano
Active, Dormant, Extinct
These ancient Incan Ruins are located high in the Andes Mountains in Peru.
Machu Picchu
What country has the most diverse topography?
South America
What Italian city is known for its canals and gondolas?
Venice
Lines that travel vertically on the globe are called
Longitude Lines
Three types of tectonic plates
***500 Bonus Points if you can tell me what they do!
Divergent, Convergent, Transform Boundaries
Divergent: Pull apart
Convergent: Push together
Transform: Rub Horizontally
The Taj Mahal is located in what country?
India
This type of map depicts topography
Physical Map
Name 3 of the 5 Great Lakes
Bonus 500 points if you can name them all!
Heron
Ontario
Michigan
Erie
Superior