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pt 1: basic questions Flashcards

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1
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what is latitude

A

a set of imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator, and that are used in locating places north or south. the equator is labeled the zero-degree line for latitude

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what is the equator

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the imaginary line that encircles the globe, dividing the earth into northern and southern halves

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3
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what is a globe

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a three-dimensional representation of the earth

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what is the prime meridian

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the imaginary line at zero meridian used to measure longitude east to west, and dividing the earth’s east and west halves; also called the Greenwich Meridian because it passes through Greenwich, England

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what is the southern hemisphere

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part of the earth that is below the equator

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what is the northern hemisphere

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part of the earth that is above the equator

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what is longitude

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a set of imaginary lines that go around the earth over the poles, dividing it east and west. the prime meridian is labeled the zero-degree line for longitude

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what is cartography

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the science or practice of drawing maps

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9
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what is geography

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the study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the earth

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10
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what is the world’s largest hot desert

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sahara

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what is a safari

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an expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in east africa

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12
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what canadian province speaks french

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quebec

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13
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what are some characteristics of culture

A

food, dance, clothing,

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14
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how many states are there in the united states

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50

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list the countries that are part of the united kingdom

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england, scotland, wales, & northern ireland

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16
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what is the capital of louisiana

A

baton rouge

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17
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what two oceans surround greenland

A

artic & atlantic

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18
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what is the largest city in the u.s. (population)

A

new york city

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19
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what is a souk

A

an arab market; a bazaar

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20
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what is the most popular sport in the world

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soccer

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21
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what shape does the country of italy look like

A

boot

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22
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what is the longest country in the world (land size)

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russia

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23
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what is the smallest country in the world (land size)

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vatican city

24
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what country is home to the roman catholic church

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vatican city

25
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what is the longest river in the world

A

nile river

26
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what is the longest river in the united states

A

missouri river

27
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what is the longest river in south america

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amazon river

28
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what is the national flower of japan

A

cherry blossom

29
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what is the dominant religion in the middle east

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islam

30
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what is the main religion of the middle east

A

islam

31
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what is shinto

A

religion which originated in japan

32
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what is the national animal of china

A

giant panda

33
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what pieces of land does the persian gulf separate

A

arabian peninsula & asia

34
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what is a samurai

A

warriors of premodern japan

35
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what type of government does china have

A

communist

36
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what is a compass rose

A

a circle showing the principal directions printed on a map or chart

37
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what are the 4 cardinal directions

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north, south, east, & west

38
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what are the 4 intermediate directions

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northeast, northwest, southeast, & southwest

39
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what is the outback

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the dry, unpopulated inland region of australia

40
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what continents do the ural mountains separate

A

europe & asia

41
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what country has the largest population in the world

A

china

42
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what country is the eiffel tower in

A

france

43
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what country would you find the city of venice

A

italy

44
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where is machu picchu

A

peru

45
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where is the grand canyon

A

arizona

46
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what is the highest point on earth

A

mount everest

47
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what is apartheid

A

a system of legislation that upheld segregationist policies against non-white citizens of south africa

48
Q

what country celebrates dia de los muertos

A

mexico

49
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where are the andes mountains (continent)

A

south america

50
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where is stonehenge (country)

A

england

51
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what group of people dot art in australia

A

aboriginal people

52
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where is the wailing wall

A

jerusalem

53
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where are the great pyramids of giza

A

egypt

54
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what country lies north of the u.s.

A

canada

55
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what country lies south of the u.s.

A

mexico

56
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are there any countries in antartica

A

no but the countries: new zealand, australia, france, norway, united kingdom, chile, and argentina, claim to be parts of it

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