Set 1
How many elements of geography are there?
6
What is the longest river in the world?
The US doubled its size from which purchase in 1803?
Louisiana Purchase
A powerful windstorm that forms over warm ocean water is known as what?
Hurricanes
Name the Continents of the World.
North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, Antarctica
Feudalism can be attributed to which era of European History?
Middle Ages
The four outermost planets in our solar system are called?
Gaseous Planets
How many countries are there in the European Union?
28
Which mountain range divides Europe and Asia?
Ural
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
The specific location of a place, including its physical setting.
Site
The oldest mountain range in the United States.
The Appalachian Mountains
The variation of elevation across an area of Earth's land.
Relief
This interstellar object is composed of icy dust particles and frozen gasses.
Comets
What is Canada's largest geographical region?
The Canadian Shield
Name all 7 Central American Countries.
Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama
Which region is known for its limestone composition and cenotes?
Yucatan Peninsula
The angle of which Earth is tilted at.
23 Degrees
Define what a formal region is.
Region defined by one, or a common characteristic.
How far is Earth from our Sun in terms of miles?
93 Million
What that is used to create, manage, analyze, and map all types of data?
GIS (Geographic Information System)
What percent of our atmosphere is comprised of Nitrogen?
78
What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?
Exosphere
Which current has stronger easterly winds, more coastal upwelling, make ocean waters colder, and creates drier conditions in the Southern USA?
La Nina
The spread of cultural traits and news ideas to different cultures is known as what?
Cultural Diffusion