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These are the imaginary lines that run horizontally across the globe that measure the distance north or south of the Equator.
Latitude
Longitude
These are the imaginary lines that run vertically across the globe that measure the distance east or west from the Prime Meridian.
Latitude
Longitude
Which of these are not one of the world's five oceans?
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Indian
Pacific
Which of the following is not a way in which humans have interacted with their environment?
Building irrigation systems
Using natural resources
Building dams in rivers
Reading books
This country is the most populous country in the world and the second richest.
The United States
Russia
China
Brazil
This is the world's largest desert.
Sahara
Gobi
Great Painted Desert
The Congo
Which mountain range can be found in South America?
Andes
Rockies
Himalayas
Alps
This is the world's largest river.
Mississippi
Rhine
Amazon
Ganges
Italy, Korean and India are all examples of which geographic feature?
Island
Peninsula
Fjord
Isthmus
Japan, the Philippines, and Hawaii are all examples of which geographic feature?
Archipelago
Isthmus
Peninsula
Plain
Which of the following would be most likely shown on a political map?
Deserts
Mountains
Countries and capitals
Vegetation
This is the only continent that doesn't have any cities or countries on it.
Eruope
North America
Asia
Antarctica
Africa is located which direction from Europe
North
South
East
West
The countries of Canada, the United States and Mexico can be found on which continent?
Asia
Africa
North America
Europe
Which geographic feature is best described by a narrow piece of land that connects two larger land masses?
Island
Isthmus
Archipelago
Peninsula
Which factor is most responsible for the international importance of the Middle East?
innovative political and social reforms
superior weapons technology
vital natural resources in a strategic location
advanced scientific and industrial development
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
The variety of geographic barriers has served to promote cultural diversity.
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
The geographic isolation of a society most often leads to the
development of trade
strengthening of traditional culture
promotion of cultural diffusion
growth of international alliances
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
economic improvement through trade
social change through assimilation
adaptation to the surrounding geography
destruction of the environment
When studying ancient civilizations, a geographer would be most interested in looking at
language as a form of expression
family structure
climatic influences on food production
standards for leadership