Form 13: Finding Locations on World Maps
Apply map reading skills to pinpoint specific countries, continents, and oceans on a world map. Practice using grid lines and directions to locate global places.
Questions
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Which line would you use first to decide if a place is in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?
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MultiChoice
Which line would you use first to decide if a place is in the Eastern or Western Hemisphere?
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The Equator divides Earth into northern and southern ____ while the Prime Meridian splits east and west ____
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MultiChoice
South America lies mostly in which two hemispheres?
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Asia lies mostly in which two hemispheres?
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Australia is completely surrounded by water in the ____ and Eastern ____
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MultiChoice
If a ship is at latitude 0° and longitude 0°, what ocean is it in?
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MultiChoice
What continent touches both the Equator and the Prime Meridian?
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Africa is unique because all four ____ touch parts of its continental ____
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MultiChoice
Which ocean surrounds the South Pole at 90° S latitude?
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Which ocean is surrounding 90° N latitude?
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Exploring world map grids helps travelers understand global ____ and global ____