Test on Introduction to Geography: Maps and Africa

Introduction to Geography: Maps, Compass, and Africa Explained

Question 1 of 50%

The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into an eastern and western hemisphere.

Test: Geography of Earth and Maps

20 questions

Question 1: The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into an eastern and western hemisphere.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into a northern and southern hemisphere, not an eastern and western one.

Question 2: A compass rose is a symbol on a map that indicates how the map aligns with real directions.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials define a compass rose as 'A symbol on a map that shows how the map lines up with real directions.'

Question 3: The Arctic Ocean is one of the five oceans on the Earth's surface.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: "There are five oceans on the Earth's surface. These are the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean and Southern Ocean."

Question 4: A compass's needle always points directly to the South Pole, indicating magnetic south.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that a compass has a needle that always points to magnetic north, not magnetic south or the South Pole.

Question 5: A landlocked country always has a border with the sea along one of its sides.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: According to the study materials, a landlocked country is 'a country surrounded by land (other countries), having no coastline'. This means they do not have a border with the sea or ocean.