Geography Teacher Interview Questions and Answers

Answers to various geography-related questions for a Geography Teacher interview.

• 1. The orbital plane is the flat plane in which a celestial body orbits around another. Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees from its orbital plane.

• 2. Gravitational force is more at the poles because the poles are closer to the center of the Earth where gravity is strongest.

• 3. Latitude and longitude are imaginary lines used to locate positions on Earth's surface. Latitude runs east-west an...read more

The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

• The Indian plate moved northward and collided with the Eurasian plate

• This collision caused the formation of the Himalayas

• The Himalayas are still growing due to ongoing tectonic activity

• The jet stream affects the climate of the Himalayas by bringing in moisture from the Indian Ocean

• Latitude and longitude also play a role in the climate of the Himalayas

• Factors affecting the climate include...read more

The father of geography is considered to be Eratosthenes, a Greek scholar who lived in the 3rd century BC.

• Eratosthenes was the chief librarian at the Library of Alexandria.

• He calculated the circumference of the Earth with remarkable accuracy.

• He also created the first map of the world based on a grid system.

• Eratosthenes' work laid the foundation for modern geography.

There are 7 continents on Earth.

• The 7 continents are: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.

• Continents are defined as large, continuous land masses separated by oceans.

• The number of continents can vary depending on cultural and political perspectives.

• The concept of continents is based on plate tectonics and geological formations.

• Each continent has its own unique geography, climate, and culture.