Our World
What is the ring of volcanoes and earthquakes around the Pacific Ocean called?
Ring of Fire
What is the function of a map scale?
To show how distances on the map relate to distances in real life
What do we call molten rock inside the Earth?
Magma
Which sea is north of Egypt?
Mediterranean Sea
What is the coldest continent on Earth?
Antartica
What continent houses 25% of Russia?
Asia (Russia houses 75%)
Which map feature tells you what colors mean (e.g., blue = water)?
Key / Legend
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
Which ocean is west of New Zealand?
Pacific Ocean
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
What is the only continent in all four hemispheres?
Africa
Why are maps not always perfectly accurate?
Earth is round but maps are flat → distortion
Describe what happens at a transform plate boundary.
Plates slide past each other horozontially → causes earthquakes.
Which is the smallest ocean in the world?
Arctic Ocean
What do we call people moving to another country?
Migration
What continent has the most countries in the world?
Asia
What is a compass rose?
A symbol showing directions (N, S, E, W) on a map
What is the layer of air around Earth called?
Atmosphere
Which ocean lies east of Africa and west of Australia?
Indian ocean
What is the scientific name for water falling from the sky?
Precipitation
What is the name of the supercontinent from millions of years ago?
Pangaea
What is a political map?
Political maps show countries, borders, and cities.
Which type of volcano is formed from layers of lava and ash?
Composite Volcano
What is a nautical mile used for?
Measuring distances at sea
Which country has both Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines?
South Africa