Take our quiz to test your knowledge of U.S. and World Geography, we've even provided hints to help you find the answers!
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Question 1:
From which modern countries did the Vikings originate?
Hint: GeoNova's
Middle Ages, Renaissance & the Age of Discovery
History Map Collection provides 28 maps designed for teaching World history
during this time period. View a low-resolution jpeg of each title in the
History Collections
section of the site. Check the "Vikings" map to answer this question!
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Question 2:
Which vegetative feature dominates the coasts of Peru and northern Chile?
Hint: GeoNova's award-winning
Student Atlas of the World
(available in both eBook and print) presents a wide assortment of maps covering
different topics, including themes such as population density, energy and mineral
resources, land use, and climate. Download a free sample of this eBook in
eBooks
or sample pages from the printed book in our
Atlases
section. Go to the South America Vegetation map on page 83 to answer this question!
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Question 3:
In what year is the expansion of the Panama Canal expected to be completed?
Hint: GeoNova's free GeoNote articles provide information on geographical changes
around the world and issues of interest to teachers and students. With new articles
added on a regular basis, be sure to check the
Free Content
area of the site frequently for items to use at home and in the classroom. Read
the article titled
Panama Canal Expanison Begins
to answer this question!
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Question 4:
How old do you have to be to run for President of the United States?
Hint: GeoNova's 2008 Presidential Election Chart explains how the election process
works in the United States. This chart includes a map and corresponding cartogram of
the 2004 Presidential Election results as well as trivia regarding the American
presidency. Take a closer look at this chart in the
USA Wall Maps, Thematic Maps
section.
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View Answers
1. Denmark, Norway, Sweden
2. Desert
3. 2015
4. 35
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Take our quiz to test your knowledge of U.S. and World Geography, we've even provided hints to help you find the answers!
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Question 1: Is the equator a line of longitude or latitude?
Hint: GeoNova’s Classroom Atlas of the United States eBook illustrates important
geography concepts such as latitude and longitude, map scale, direction and map
projection. Download a free sample of the eBook, available for both PC and Mac,
in the
eBooks
section of the site. Use the Map Skills section
on pages 4-5 to answer this question!
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Question 2: The world’s highest temperature was recorded on which
continent?
Hint: GeoNova’s Student Atlas of the World (available in both eBook and print)
presents a wide assortment of maps covering different topics, including themes such
as population density, energy and mineral resources, land use, and climate. Download
a free sample of this eBook in
eBooks
or sample pages from the printed book in our
Atlases
section. Go to the World Climate map on pages 24-25 to answer this question!
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Question 3: What is the current salary of the U.S. President?
Hint: GeoNova’s 2008 Presidential Election Chart explains how the election process
works in the United States. This chart includes a map and corresponding cartogram
of the 2004 Presidential Election results as well as trivia regarding the American
presidency—where you’ll find the answer to this question! Take a closer look at
this chart in the
USA Wall Maps, Thematic Maps
section.
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Question 4:
Which continent has the greatest land area?
Hint: Through the use of colorful maps, graphics, and photos; GeoNova’s Early Education
map series is tailored to introduce young children to their world. Each map in the
series focuses on a different geographic theme. Found among our
Elementary Grades Wall Maps,
use the table and pie chart on the Early Elementary World
Map to answer this question!
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View Answers
1. Latitude
2. Africa
3. $400,000 per year
4. Asia
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