Daily Geography Week 1 Day 1

1. Daily GeographyWeek 1Day 1 • Name the earth’s oceans, from largest to smallest. • What is the name of the imaginary line of latitude, or parallel, that divides the earth in half? • Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic • Equator

2. What part of a map contains information on the meaning of the map’s symbols? What is the latitude of the North Pole? The South Pole? Key or legend 90° North; 90° South Daily GeographyWeek 1Day 2

3. Lines of longitude are measured east and west of which imaginary line? Which part of a map tells you the relationship between the distance on the map and distance on the earth? 0° longitude, or the prime meridian Scale Daily GeographyWeek 1Day 3

4. What is the difference between a physical map and a political map? A physical map shows natural features such as lakes, rivers, and mountains. A political map shows countries, cities, states, and the like Daily GeographyWeek 1Day 4

5. If you were on a hike in Uruguay and looked at your compass, which way would the needle be pointing? Why? South; because Uruguay is in the Southern Hemisphere Daily GeographyWeek 1Day 5