Geography Of The United States! Trivia Quiz
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How well do you know the geography of the United States? The United States is grouped into five regions according to their geographic position on the continent and they include the Northeast, Southwest, West, Southeast and Midwest. In this trivia quiz you will get to test how much you know about geographical positions, lines of a map and physical features in preparation to learning about America`s geography. Do check it out!
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- 1.
The study of our natural surroundings and how we interact with them.
- A.
History
- B.
Science
- C.
Geography
- D.
Social studies
Correct Answer
C. Geography -
- 2.
Words that describe bodies of water and landforms, like gulf and valley.
- A.
Science terms
- B.
History terms
- C.
Social studies terms
- D.
Geographic terms
Correct Answer
D. Geographic terms -
- 3.
Lines on a map that run from the North Pole to the South Pole.
- A.
Longitude
- B.
Latitude
- C.
Parallel lines
- D.
Vertical lines
Correct Answer
A. Longitude -
- 4.
The most accurate map of the Earth.
- A.
Physical feature
- B.
Physical map
- C.
Globe
- D.
City map
Correct Answer
C. Globe -
- 5.
Bodies of water and landforms, such as the Gulf of Mexico.
- A.
Plain
- B.
Lake
- C.
Island
- D.
Physical features
Correct Answer
D. Physical features -
- 6.
Lines on a map that circle the Earth from east to west.
- A.
Longitude
- B.
Latitude
- C.
Prime meridian
- D.
Equator
Correct Answer
B. Latitude -
- 7.
The line at 0 degree latitude is called _____________________________
- A.
Prime meridian
- B.
Equator
- C.
Latitude
- D.
Longitude
Correct Answer
B. Equator -
- 8.
The four points on a compass are called ________________ points.
- A.
Cardinal
- B.
Arrows
- C.
Lines
- D.
Sparrows
Correct Answer
A. Cardinal -
- 9.
The North American continent is located in the _________________________________ and _______________________________ Hemisphere.
- A.
Western, Northern
- B.
Southern, Eastern
- C.
Northern, Eastern
- D.
Western, Southern
Correct Answer
A. Western, Northern -
- 10.
The star on the map is located at ________________ latitude and ________________ longitude.
- A.
50 degrees
- B.
70 degrees N, 100 degrees E
- C.
60 degrees N, 90 degrees E
Correct Answer
C. 60 degrees N, 90 degrees E -
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