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TCI Chapter 1
review of vocabulary and terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lines of latitude are ________________________ to the equator. | parallel |
| Lines of longitude are measured east and west from the _________________________________________ | Prime Meridian |
| 3/4 of the Earth's surface is covered by ________________ | water |
| The cardinal directions on a compass are __________, _________, ___________, and ________. | north, south, east, and west |
| The _________________________ forms a border between the United States and Mexico | Rio Grande River |
| Which river forms a boundary between the United States and Canada? | the Hudson River |
| Which ocean is missing from this list? Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, _______________________ | Pacific |
| Which two continents are missing from this list? North America, Africa, Europe, Antarctica, South America | Asia, Australia |
| Which is larger; a bay or a gulf? | a gulf |
| Name three large mountain ranges in the United States | Appalachian, Rocky, Sierra Nevada |
| The delta of a river creates land that is excellent for what occupation? | farming |
| What physical feature is similar to a peninsula? | a cape |