geography warm ups Flashcards
What is the name of the imaginary line where the date becomes one day earlier to the east of the line?
the international date line
what are the names of all four oceans on earth
pacific, Atlantic, Indian, southern.
how many states are a part of the contiguous United States?
48 contiguous states.
What are the features of a temperate climate?
The environment usually has moderate rainfall spread across the year, mild to warm summers and cool to cold winters.
Is the Tropic of Cancer north or south of the equator? What is the latitudinal degree at which it’s found?
South, 23.
What are the names of the earth’s seven continents in order of largest area to smallest area?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
Find an example of an area of land that is smaller than a continent and is completely surrounded by water. What term is used to describe this type of land?
Island, Isle Royal.
What is the southernmost point in the world called?
Geographic South Pole
What part of a map explains what the symbols on a map mean?
the key
What lines measure distances east and west of the prime meridian on a globe or map?
Longitude
What city label would be next to the star symbol in the state of Washington?
Olympia
Which pole is not located on a continent?
north pole
In what part of the United States is Washington D.C. located?
the northwest region
What two continents are located on a single land mass
Europe and Asia
What direction would you travel to get to North Carolina to South Dakota?
southeast
what is the name for a land mass surrounded by water on all three sides?
peninsula
is the antarctic circle north or south of the equator?
south
latitude is north and south of what imaginary line?
the equator
which of the following is not a city: Tokyo, Amsterdam, New Delhi, Bangladesh?
Bangladesh
what are the names of the four hemispheres of the earth?
which ones can you find in america?
northern, southern, eastern, western.
the northern hemisphere
when does each solstice happen in the northern hemisphere?
summer solstice- June 20th or 21st. winter solstice- December 21st or 22nd.
The largest lake in the world is located near the border of Asia and Europe. what is its name?
Lake Baikal
