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1. What is a continent?

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Continents are the largest landmass regions on Earth, typically identified by convention rather than any strict criteria. They are vast, continuous, and theoretically distinctive landmasses separated by expanses of water.

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Explore the vast landscapes of our planet with this engaging World Geography assessment. Designed for Grade 4 students, it tests knowledge on various global regions, enhancing geographical awareness... see moreand critical thinking skills, essential for academic success in Social Studies. see less

2. Name the seven continents of the world.

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The correct answer lists the continents in the correct order and includes all seven continents as recognized by most geographers and scientists.

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3. What is a globe?

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A globe is a spherical representation of the Earth that accurately shows its geography.

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4. How do imaginary lines on a globe help us?

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Imaginary lines on a globe such as latitude and longitude are essential for determining the location of specific places on Earth. They provide a reference point for navigation and geography.

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5. What are some examples of imaginary lines?
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6. What is the equator and what does it do?

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The equator is the imaginary line that is equidistant from the North Pole and South Pole. It serves as the parallel 0° latitude line and divides Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.

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7. What is a hemisphere?

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A hemisphere specifically refers to half of the Earth, not other unrelated definitions.

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8. Name the different hemispheres.

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The correct answer includes the commonly recognized hemispheres such as northern and southern, eastern and western. The incorrect answers do not represent valid hemispheres, making them incorrect choices.

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9. How many degrees make up a complete circle around the globe?

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A complete circle around the globe consists of 360 degrees, representing a full rotation.

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10. What are parallels of latitude or lines of latitude?

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Parallels of latitude are imaginary lines that run east & west, while lines of longitude run north & south. They are used to measure the angle north or south of the equator, with 0° latitude being the equator and 90° at the poles.

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11. What is 0° latitude?

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Latitude is a coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth's surface. The equator is a circle of latitude that is defined as 0° latitude. The Tropic of Cancer is at approximately 23.5° N latitude, the Prime Meridian is 0° longitude, and the North Pole is at 90° N latitude.

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12. What are meridians or lines of longitude?

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Meridians or lines of longitude are imaginary lines that run north and south, not parallel to each other. They measure 0° longitude at the prime meridian and 180° east and west from the prime meridian, helping in determining locations on the Earth's surface.

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13. What is the prime meridian?

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The prime meridian, marked at 0° longitude, is the line of 0° longitude from which all other longitudes are measured. It is the starting point for the geographical coordinate system and passes through Greenwich, England.

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14. How many degrees are in a circle?

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A circle has 360 degrees, which is a full rotation. Incorrect answers such as 180, 90, and 270 do not represent a complete circle and are not correct.

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15. How many degrees are in a half circle?

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A half circle is exactly half of a full circle, which is 360 degrees. Therefore, a half circle consists of 180 degrees.

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16. How many degrees of longitude are there from the North Pole to the South Pole?

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Longitude lines run from the North Pole to the South Pole and encompass a full circle, totaling 360 degrees.

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17. What is located halfway between the two poles on a globe?

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The equator is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres, making it the point exactly halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole. The other options are not located at the midpoint between the two poles.

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18. How many degrees are in one fourth of a circle?

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A circle has a total of 360 degrees. One fourth of a circle is equal to a quarter of 360 degrees, which is 90 degrees. Option '45' is half of a quarter of a circle, option '180' is half of a full circle, and option '360' is the total number of degrees in a circle.

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19. How many degrees of latitude are between the equator and the North Pole?

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The distance from the equator to the North Pole covers 90 degrees of latitude, with the equator being at 0 degrees and the North Pole at 90 degrees.

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20. How many degrees of latitude are there between the Equator and the South Pole?

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The distance from the Equator to the South Pole covers 90 degrees of latitude. The Equator is at 0 degrees latitude, while the South Pole is at -90 degrees latitude.

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21. What are the half spheres divided by the equator called?

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The correct answer refers to the areas above and below the equator, divided by the imaginary line on Earth's surface.

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22. What is a map?

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A map is a visual representation of an area, typically showing geographical features, cities, roads, and boundaries. It helps people navigate and understand the layout of a specific location or region.

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23. What information can a map provide?

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Maps are powerful tools that can provide a wide range of information beyond just terrain or weather forecasts. They can help with navigation, population information, and various other details depending on the type of map.

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24. What are some types of maps?

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Maps can vary in terms of the information they represent such as natural features, man-made structures, population distribution, etc.

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25. What are examples of what is shown on a natural resources map?

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Natural resources maps typically display locations of resources such as mines, farms, and fishing areas as they are crucial for understanding the distribution and utilization of natural resources in a particular area.

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26. Give some examples of what is shown on a landform map.

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A landform map typically displays the different elevations of land such as low lands, middle lands, and high lands. Other features like rivers, lakes, oceans, cities, towns, villages, mountains, valleys, and deserts are usually not classified as landforms on such maps.

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27. Give some examples of what is shown on a weather map.

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Weather maps typically display meteorological data such as temperature and rainfall, not factors like population density, traffic conditions, or celestial events.

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What is a continent?
Name the seven continents of the world.
What is a globe?
How do imaginary lines on a globe help us?
What are some examples of imaginary lines?
What is the equator and what does it do?
What is a hemisphere?
Name the different hemispheres.
How many degrees make up a complete circle around the globe?
What are parallels of latitude or lines of latitude?
What is 0° latitude?
What are meridians or lines of longitude?
What is the prime meridian?
How many degrees are in a circle?
How many degrees are in a half circle?
How many degrees of longitude are there from the North Pole to the...
What is located halfway between the two poles on a globe?
How many degrees are in one fourth of a circle?
How many degrees of latitude are between the equator and the North...
How many degrees of latitude are there between the Equator and the...
What are the half spheres divided by the equator called?
What is a map?
What information can a map provide?
What are some types of maps?
What are examples of what is shown on a natural resources map?
Give some examples of what is shown on a landform map.
Give some examples of what is shown on a weather map.
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