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1 World Traveling Scholars
Demonstrate Your Geographic Awareness By: Cindy Tan Click on the globe to accept the challenge.

2 Choose a Category and Demonstrate Your Scholarly Global Knowledge
Click on a picture to begin. People and Places Oceans Continents Map Skills Finished Traveling the Globe US Landmarks

3 What is the name of this continent?
Europe Antarctica Asia

4 The name of this continent is Asia.
Sorry! Asia The name of this continent is Asia. Click the globe to continue

5 The name of this continent is Asia.
Sorry! Asia The name of this continent is Asia. Click the globe to continue

6 Yes, this is Asia. Asia is the largest of the seven continents.
Brilliant! Asia Yes, this is Asia. Asia is the largest of the seven continents. Click the globe to continue

7 Which continent is completely covered with snow and ice?
Australia Antarctica South America

8 Antarctica is completely covered with snow and ice year round.
Sorry! Antarctica Antarctica is completely covered with snow and ice year round. Click the globe to continue

9 Brilliant! Antarctica Yes, Antarctica is a very cold place. The average yearly temperature at the South Pole is -59°F. Brr! Click the globe to continue

10 Antarctica is completely covered with snow and ice year round.
Sorry! Antarctica Antarctica is completely covered with snow and ice year round. Click the globe to continue

11 There are six continents on the Earth.
True False

12 There are seven continents on the Earth. Take a look at the map.
Sorry! North America Europe Asia Africa South America Australia Antarctica There are seven continents on the Earth. Take a look at the map. Click the globe to continue

13 Brilliant! Asia Europe North America Africa South America Australia Antarctica Yes, there are seven continents on the Earth. Asia is the largest and Australia is the smallest. Click the globe to continue

14 On which continent do you live?
America South America North America

15 America is not specific enough because we live in North America.
Sorry! North America America is not specific enough because we live in North America. Click the globe to continue

16 America is not specific enough because we live in North America.
Sorry! North America America is not specific enough because we live in North America. Click the globe to continue

17 Brilliant! North America Yes, we live in North America in the country of the United States of America. Click the globe to continue

18 What symbol on a map shows direction?
Legend Compass rose Scale

19 Sorry! W E S A legend lists the symbols on a map and tells you what they mean. A compass rose shows direction. Click the globe to continue

20 Brilliant! E W S Yes, a compass rose shows direction – north, east, south and west. Remember, Never Eat Soggy Waffles! Click the globe to continue

21 Sorry! W E S The map scale tells about distance on a map. A compass rose shows direction. Click the globe to continue

22 The imaginary line that cuts the Earth into two equal northern and southern parts is called…
Equator Line of longitude Prime Meridian

23 Brilliant! Equator Yes, the equator cuts the Earth into two equal parts called hemispheres – the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. Click the globe to continue

24 Sorry! Equator No, the equator is the imaginary line that cuts the Earth into two equal north and south parts. Click the globe to continue

25 Sorry! Equator No, the equator is the imaginary line that cuts the Earth into two equal north and south parts. Click the globe to continue

26 A mapmaker knows to put a map legend, compass rose, and _____ on a map.
their name pretty colors a title

27 No, a mapmaker does not put his/her name on a map. It needs a title.
Sorry! No, a mapmaker does not put his/her name on a map. It needs a title. Click the globe to continue

28 Sorry! No, pretty colors do make a map look nicer but a title is more important. Click the globe to continue

29 Brilliant! Yes, a good map needs a title too! Mapmakers, also called cartographers would be proud of you! Click the globe to continue

30 What is the name of this ocean?
Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean

31 No, this ocean is the Atlantic Ocean.
Sorry! Atlantic Ocean No, this ocean is the Atlantic Ocean. Click the globe to continue

32 No, this ocean is the Atlantic Ocean.
Sorry! Atlantic Ocean No, this ocean is the Atlantic Ocean. Click the globe to continue

33 Yes, this is the Atlantic Ocean. It is east of North America.
Brilliant! Atlantic Ocean Yes, this is the Atlantic Ocean. It is east of North America. Click the globe to continue

34 The largest ocean on Earth is the …
Arctic Ocean Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean

35 No, the largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean.
Sorry! Pacific Ocean No, the largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean. Click the globe to continue

36 Brilliant! Pacific Ocean Yes, the largest ocean is the Pacific. It borders the west coast of North America. Click the globe to continue

37 No, the largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean.
Sorry! Pacific Ocean No, the largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean. Click the globe to continue

38 There are four oceans. True False

39 Sorry! Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Southern Ocean Arctic Ocean Virginia says there are four oceans, but they must have forgotten about the Southern Ocean! Click the globe to continue

40 Brilliant! Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Southern Ocean Arctic Ocean You must know about the fifth ocean – the Southern Ocean. The other four are the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Arctic Oceans. Click the globe to continue

41 Ancient Egyptians built massive pyramids in Egypt
Ancient Egyptians built massive pyramids in Egypt. At what letter is Egypt located? B C A A B C

42 No, Egypt is a country in Africa. It is located at letter B.
Sorry! B Egypt No, Egypt is a country in Africa. It is located at letter B. Click the globe to continue

43 Brilliant! B Egypt Yes, Egypt is at letter B. The Nile River runs through Egypt and is the longest river in the world. Click the globe to continue

44 No, Egypt is a country in Africa. It is located at letter B.
Sorry! B Egypt No, Egypt is a country in Africa. It is located at letter B. Click the globe to continue

45 Where would you go to see the Great Wall of China?
B A C A B C

46 Brilliant! A China Yes, the Great Wall of China is located at letter A. The Great Wall is so large it can be seen from outer space. Click the globe to continue

47 Oops, the Great Wall of China is located at letter A.
Sorry! A China Oops, the Great Wall of China is located at letter A. Click the globe to continue

48 Oops, the Great Wall of China is located at letter A.
Sorry! A China Oops, the Great Wall of China is located at letter A. Click the globe to continue

49 In what region of the United States did the Pueblo people live?
Plains Southwest Eastern Woodlands Plains Southwest Eastern Woodlands

50 The Pueblo people lived in the southwestern part of the United States.
Sorry! Plains Eastern Woodlands Southwest The Pueblo people lived in the southwestern part of the United States. Click the globe to continue

51 Brilliant! Plains Eastern Woodlands Southwest Yes, they lived in the southwest. They lived in adobe homes called Pueblos. Click the globe to continue

52 The Pueblo people lived in the southwestern part of the United States.
Sorry! Plains Eastern Woodlands Southwest The Pueblo people lived in the southwestern part of the United States. Click the globe to continue

53 In which region of the United States did the Sioux people live?
Plains Southwest Eastern Woodlands Plains Southwest Eastern Woodlands

54 Brilliant! Plains Southwest Eastern Woodlands Yes, the Sioux lived on the Great Plains. They relied heavily on horses for transportation and to help them hunt for buffalo. Click the globe to continue

55 The Sioux lived on the Great Plains of the United States.
Sorry! Plains Southwest Eastern Woodlands The Sioux lived on the Great Plains of the United States. Click the globe to continue

56 The Sioux lived on the Great Plains of the United States.
Sorry! Plains Southwest Eastern Woodlands The Sioux lived on the Great Plains of the United States. Click the globe to continue

57 These 5 bodies of water are known as…
Seas of Blue The Great Lakes The Great Waterways

58 These five bodies of water are known as the Great Lakes.
Sorry! These five bodies of water are known as the Great Lakes. Click the globe to continue

59 Brilliant! Yes, these are the Great Lakes. Remember HOMES: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior Click the globe to continue

60 These 5 bodies of water are known as the Great Lakes.
Sorry! These 5 bodies of water are known as the Great Lakes. Click the globe to continue

61 What is the name of the mountain range in the western United States?
Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountains Adirondack Mountains

62 Brilliant! Rocky Mountains Yes, the Rocky Mountains are in the western United States. They are younger than the smaller Appalachian Mountains. Click the globe to continue

63 The Rocky Mountains are in the western United States.
Sorry! Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains are in the western United States. Click the globe to continue

64 The Rocky Mountains are in the western United States.
Sorry! Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains are in the western United States. Click the globe to continue

65 What is the name of the largest river in Virginia?
James River Mississippi River Rappahannock River

66 Brilliant! James River Yes, the James River is the longest in Virginia. Richmond, VA capital city, is along this river. Click the globe to continue

67 The James River is the longest in Virginia.
Sorry! James River The James River is the longest in Virginia. Click the globe to continue

68 The James River is the longest in Virginia.
Sorry! James River The James River is the longest in Virginia. Click the globe to continue

69 What is the capital city of the United States of America?
Richmond Virginia Washington DC

70 Washington DC is the capital of the USA.
Sorry! Washington DC is the capital of the USA. Click the globe to continue

71 Washington DC is the capital of the USA.
Sorry! Washington DC is the capital of the USA. Click the globe to continue

72 Brilliant! Yes, Washington DC is the capital of the US. This city is not part of any of the fifty states. Click the globe to continue

73 How did you do? Rate Your Travels
Okay, but need a little more practice Need a lot more practice Excellent

74 You are a world traveling scholar!
Congratulations! You are a world traveling scholar! The end Try again

75 Good Job! Keep on traveling and come back to try again! The end

76 Practice up! Come back to try again. The end Try again

77 Thanks for traveling with us!
Please come back again.

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