In which direction does a parallel or line of latitude run? East to west or west to east
Which is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres? Africa
January 28, 2016
What waterway could ships take to get from the Atlantic Ocean to Ontario? The St. Lawrence River
Which doesn’t belong: California, Virginia, Colorado, or Texas? Why? Answers may vary!
January 27, 2016
Land area that includes soil carried downstream by a river and deposited at a river’s mouth is called a______. Delta
Is the equator a parallel or a meridian? Parallel
January 26, 2016
Would you need lighter clothing in northern Europe or central Africa? Why? Central Africa because it is closer to the Equator
Which state is divided into two parts by water and also has the largest fresh-water border of all the states? Michigan
January 25, 2016
Let’s see if you remember: Baghdad is the capital of which country? Iraq
Which city is farthest north: Atlanta, Phoenix, or San Diego? Atlanta
January 20, 2016
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January 19, 2016
What is an iceberg? A large chunk of ice floating in the ocean.
What Canadian provinces does Montana border? British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan
January 18, 2016
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas. Which Central American country is an isthmus? Panama
Name a country that borders Switzerland. France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein
January 15, 2016
Find at least four deserts in the world. Answers may vary; some examples could include The Sahara, The Mojave, The Arabian, or The Kalahari
Which is more mountainous: northern Asia or southern Asia? Southern Asia because of the Himalayas (where Mount Everest is located!)
January 14, 2016
In the middle of the United States, are there many plains or many plateaus? Plains: The Great Plains
What is the second largest ocean? The Atlantic Ocean
January 13, 2016
What country has the largest land area in the Eastern Hemisphere? Russia What is the definition of geography? The study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create.
January 12, 2016
What is another name for a line of latitude? Parallel
Which country has the largest land area in the Western hemisphere? Canada
January 11, 2016
Long ago, Asia and Alaska were connected. Now they are separated by a strait. What is the name of the strait? The Bering Strait Which Great Lake is the only one the U.S. does not share with Canada? Lake Michigan
January 8, 2016
Which state do you think has the highest population density: Alaska or New Jersey? New Jersey has the highest population density (people per square mile) in the United States
Which state contains that name of a country that borders the United States? New Mexico
January 7, 2016
Which Middle Eastern country lies between Iraq and Afghanistan and used to be called Persia? Iran
What are the ending points of the Prime Meridian? The North and South Poles
January 6, 2016
Which is NOT a capital: Paris, Madrid, Belfast, Geneva, or Warsaw? Belfast: it is the largest city in Northern Ireland, but the capital of the U.K. (where Northern Ireland is located) is London.
Which river forms a major part of the border between Washington and Oregon? Columbia River
January 5, 2016
What is another name for a line of longitude? Meridians