ExplaiN: The world map Practice your skills and show what you know about the continents and oceans.

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Map Labeling Everyone gets one copy of the world map with the continents and oceans labeled. Take out a red and green color. Follow my directions to correctly label the map. This will be used to help you on the next activity, so write neatly.

Use a red marker to trace the line for the equator. Label it in red.

Use a green marker to draw the line for the Prime Meridian on your map Use a green marker to draw the line for the Prime Meridian on your map. Label it in green. Prime Meridian Equator

Label the 4 hemispheres along the side of your maps. Use red to write Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Use green to write Eastern and Western Hemisphere. Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Eastern Hemisphere

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Which ocean is south of Africa?

Which ocean is south of Africa? Southern Ocean

In which two hemispheres is the United States located?

In which two hemispheres is the United States located? Northern and Western hemispheres

What is the imaginary line that runs around the middle of the Earth at zero degrees latitude called?

What is the imaginary line that runs around the middle of the Earth at zero degrees latitude called? Equator

What ocean separates Africa and Australia?

What ocean separates Africa and Australia? Indian Ocean

What continent is northeast of Antarctica?

What continent is northeast of Antarctica? Australia

In which two hemispheres is Australia located?

In which two hemispheres is Australia located? Southern and Eastern Hemispheres

Which ocean is to the southwest of North America?

Which ocean is to the southwest of North America? Pacific Ocean

What is the line that connects the Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole called?

What is the line that connects the Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole called? Prime Meridian

What ocean is north of Europe?

What ocean is north of Europe? Arctic Ocean

Which continents are entirely in the Northern Hemisphere?

Which continents are entirely in the Northern Hemisphere? North America and Europe

Which oceans are in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres?

Which oceans are in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres? Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans

Which continent is located east of South America and south of Europe?

Which continent is located east of South America and south of Europe? Africa

What ocean is to the east of North America?

What ocean is to the east of North America? Atlantic Ocean

South America is located in which three hemispheres?

South America is located in which three hemispheres? Northern, Southern, and Western Hemispheres

Which continents are located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?

Which continents are located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere? Antarctica and Australia

Name 3 continents that are located in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres?

Europe, Africa, or Antarctica Name 3 continents that are located in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres? Europe, Africa, or Antarctica

What continents does 0 degrees latitude go through?

What continents does 0 degrees latitude go through? South America, Africa, and Asia