5th Social Studies (Geography)

Continents

5

What are the 2 continents in the Western Hemisphere?

North America & South America

10

Which continent only has 3 countries?

North America

15

Which continent has the most countries?

Africa

20

Name the largest landmass on the globe? (hint: it's two continents combined)

Eurasia

25

Name all 7 continents in alphabetical order.

Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America

Oceans

5

Which ocean is the biggest?

Pacific Ocean

10

Which ocean is the warmest?

Indian Ocean

15

Which ocean is Ohio closest to?

Atlantic Ocean

20

Name both oceans located at the North Pole and the South Pole.

Arctic Ocean and Southern Ocean

25

Name all 5 oceans in alphabetical order.

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

Climate/Weather

5

What is the study of precipitation, cloud cover, and temperature within 1-14 days?

Weather

10

What is the study of precipitation, temperature, and weather patterns over a long period of time?

Climate

15

Which climate zone is Ohio located in?

Temperate Zone

20

In which zone would you need to pack sunscreen, dry-fit clothes, and sandals?

Tropical Zone

25

Name all 3 climate zones in alphabetical order.

Polar Zone, Temperate Zone, Tropical Zone

Latitude/Longitude

5

What are the imaginary lines that run east & west?

Latitude

10

What are the imaginary lines that run north & south?

Longitude

15

Which line of latitude is located at 0^o?

Equator

20

Which line of latitude is located at 23^o South?

Tropic of Capricorn

25

What line of longitude is located at 0^o?

Prime Meridian

Environment

5

What do humans do to adjust their way of life to their environment/climate around them?

Adaptations

10

What do humans do to physically change the environment around them to meet their needs?

Modifications

15

Lake Eerie, Rocky Mountains, and the Ohio River would all be considered what?

A. Human Factors

B. Geographic Barriers

C. Human Environment Interaction

B. Geographic Barriers

20

Building a new road way through what once what a piece of farm land and woods leads to more loss of life with Deer and Raccoons. Intended or Unintended Consequence?

Unintended Consequence

25

This is the study of how humans affect the environment and how the environment affects humans.

Human Environment Interactions