Globetrotters

geography

  • Do you think geography should be a more prominent part of the school curriculum?
    • If so, what aspects of geography would you like emphasized?
    • If not, why?
  • Can you list 20 countries and their capitals?
  • Do you prefer urban or rural environments? Why?
  • What is your favorite country or city that you’ve visited, and what made it so special in terms of geography?
  • If you could live anywhere in the world based solely on its geographical features (climate, landscape, etc.), where would you choose and why?
  • What were the worst weather conditions you had to face while traveling? How did you handle it?
  • Have you ever been on a geography-related adventure, such as hiking a famous mountain or exploring a unique natural landmark? 
    • If so, tell us about it.
    • If not, why?
  • In your opinion, what is the most impressive geographical wonder on Earth, and why does it fascinate you?
  • Imagine you are planning a dream vacation based solely on geography. What kind of geographical features and environments would you include in your itinerary?

quizz

  • In which South American desert is the driest place in the world?
  • What is the largest island within the Indian Ocean?
  • What is the Equatorial diameter of Earth in miles (As if you cut through the Earth)?
  • Watch the video and check your answers.

your turn

  1. Which is the only continent that lies in all four hemispheres?
  2. What is the world’s largest island located entirely in the Pacific Ocean? 
  3. Which two countries in South America are landlocked? 
  4. What is the lowest point on Earth that is not covered by water?
  5. What is the capital city of the island nation of Seychelles?
  6. Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia? 
  7. Which country has the most time zones?
  8. What is the largest desert in the world by area?
  9. Which country has the most lakes in the world? 
  10. The Danube River flows into which body of water? 
  1. Which is the only continent that lies in all four hemispheres? Africa. It is the only continent that straddles the Equator, extending from the northern to the southern hemisphere, and it also extends from the eastern to the western hemisphere.
  2. What is the world’s largest island located entirely in the Pacific Ocean? Papua New Guinea. Although often mistaken as Australia’s island, Papua New Guinea is an independent country and the largest island in the Pacific Ocean.
  3. Which two countries in South America are landlocked? Bolivia and Paraguay. Both Bolivia and Paraguay are entirely surrounded by land and do not have any coastlines.
  4. What is the lowest point on Earth that is not covered by water? The shoreline of the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea, located between Israel and Jordan, has the Earth’s lowest elevation on land at about 430 meters (1,411 feet) below sea level.
  5. What is the capital city of the island nation of Seychelles? Victoria. Victoria is the capital and largest city of Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
  6. Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia? The Ural Mountains. The Ural Mountains form a natural boundary between the continents of Europe and Asia.
  7. Which country has the most time zones? France. France, including its overseas territories, covers 12 time zones, more than any other country.
  8. What is the largest desert in the world by area? Antarctica. Though often overlooked as a desert, Antarctica qualifies as the largest desert on Earth due to its extremely low precipitation levels.
  9. Which country has the most lakes in the world? Canada. Canada is known for its vast number of lakes, with over 2 million lakes covering approximately 7.6% of the country’s total area.
  10. The Danube River flows into which body of water? The Black Sea. The Danube River, one of the longest rivers in Europe, empties into the Black Sea.

Cultural Landscapes

  • What is the meaning of “Cultural Landscape”? Watch the video until 1:45 and find out. 

  • How would you describe the cultural landscape of your hometown or city?
    • Are there any historical landmarks or sites in your region that hold significant cultural value? What is their importance?
    • How has the cultural landscape of your region evolved over the past few decades?
    • How do you think globalization has influenced your local cultural landscape? 
    • What aspects of your local cultural landscape are most unique or distinct compared to other places you’ve visited?
    • What are some traditional cultural practices or customs that are prevalent in your community?
  • How does the natural environment, such as geography and climate, impact the cultural landscape in your area?
  • If you could introduce one of your country’s cultural landscapes to the world, what would it be, and why?