PTA Geography Knowledge

Question 1

What are the seven continents?

Accepted Answer

Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America

Answer

The seven continents are the major landmasses of Earth, varying greatly in size, climate, and population.

Question 2

What is the difference between latitude and longitude?

Accepted Answer

Latitude measures north-south position from the equator; longitude measures east-west from the Prime Meridian

Answer

Latitude lines run horizontally measuring distance from the equator (0° to 90°N/S), while longitude lines run vertically measuring distance from the Prime Meridian (0° to 180°E/W).

Question 3

What causes the seasons?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of Earth's axis at 23.5 degrees as it orbits the Sun

Answer

Earth's axial tilt causes different hemispheres to receive more direct sunlight at different times of year, creating seasons.

Question 4

What is the Ring of Fire?

Accepted Answer

A horseshoe-shaped zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions around the Pacific Ocean

Answer

The Ring of Fire marks where tectonic plates meet around the Pacific Ocean, producing 75% of the world's volcanoes and 90% of earthquakes.

Question 5

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Pacific Ocean, covering more than 60 million square miles

Answer

The Pacific Ocean is by far the largest, covering about one-third of Earth's surface — larger than all landmasses combined.

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