Basic Geography
How many different continents are there in the world?
7
The HDI refers to a number between 0 and 2 (true or false)
False
The equator divides the earth into two equal what?
If it is 6PM in Manitoba, would it be earlier or later in BC?
Earlier
Which large country is partly in Europe and Asia?
Russia
France would be considered a developed country? (true or false)
True
The tropical climate zone can be found between which two prominent lines of latitude?
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
The universal time zone (UTC +0) is located at which line of longitude?
The Prime Meridian
The Amazon is primarily found in this country.
Brazil
This QOL measurement refers to the number of children that die before reaching the age of 1 for every 1000 births.
Infant Mortality Rate
This line divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres.
The Prime Meridian
If it is 5AM in Manitoba (-6), what would the time be in PEI (-4)?
7AM
Mount Everest is located in this country.
What 3 things are all considered when coming up with a country's HDI score?
- Average Income
- Life Expectancy
- Average Amount of Schooling
Which continent would you expect to see in the northeast on a map?
Asia
Which climate zone refers to a blend of cold and warm temperatures throughout the year?
Temperate Climate Zone
This ocean is found east of North America and west of Europe
What is it called when someone does not have the basic necessities for life?
Poverty
North
Above the arctic circle, you would expect to enter this climate zone.
Arctic, frigid, or polar climate zone