On the Globe
How many continents are there?
7
Define physical geography and give one specific example.
the study of the Earth's natural systems and features without human influence.
- climate, landforms, seasons, plants and animals, soil
Horizontal lines that measure distance around the Equator are called...
Lines of latitude
Generally, how many major climate zones are there?
4
What energy source drives the water cycle?
Sun
How many oceans are there?
5
Define human geography and give one specific example.
the study of people, their cultures, and how they interact with the environment.
-population, culture, economy, how people change/use the land
Vertical lines that measure distance around the Prime Meridian are called...
Lines of longitude
List the 4 major climate zones.
Temperate, tropical, desert, polar
What part of a map tells us the meaning of the symbols used?
Map Key/Legend
Name the 5 oceans.
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic
Population is an example of...
human geography
How many hemispheres are there in total?
4
Which climate zone is described by having 4 distinct seasons and moderate temperatures?
Temperate
What part of a map tells us direction?
Compass Rose
Asia, Africa, Australia, North America, South America, Europe, Antarctica
The variation of landforms from place to place is an example of...
physical geography
The Equator divides the __ and __ hemispheres.
Northern and Southern
Which climate zone is described by extremely low precipitation with extreme temperature fluctuations between day and night?
Desert
List 2 challenges humans face concerning the water supply.
Overpopulation, drought, pollution (illness)
What is the largest continent and smallest ocean?
Asia and the Arctic
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather: day-to-day, short-term
Climate: long-term weather patterns (average temperatures, rainfall, etc.)
The Prime Meridian divides the __ and __ hemispheres.
Eastern and Western
Which climate zone has high temperatures year round with lots of biodiversity and rainfall?
Tropical
List the 4 cardinal directions and 4 intermediate directions.
N, E, S, W and NE, SE, SW, NW