The structure of our planet, the location of countries and continents on it has attracted the attention of people since ancient times. And today, such a science as geography is popular not only among adults, but also among schoolchildren.
There are many interesting geographical puzzles designed to instill in children an interest in geography and develop logical thinking. By the way, many of them will be of interest to an adult inquisitive person.
Earth Poles
These mysterious cold lands are still not well understood. But there is a certain amount of knowledge about them. In addition to natural and climatic problems, many geographical riddles have been invented about the most snow-white parts of our planet. Perhaps, to answer these simple questions, you will need not only school knowledge, but also ingenuity and wit.
- Where in the world does the south wind always blow?Of course, at the North Pole.
- On which continent are the four poles? The South Pole, the Pole of Cold, the Pole of Inaccessibility and the Magnetic Pole pass through Antarctica. It turns out just four.
- Where can I walk during the day under the moon and stars? In winter, when there is a polar night in the Arctic and Antarctic, the sun is not visible even during the day, the light comes only from the moon and stars.
- Eskimos have always been considered successful hunters, but they never hunted penguins. Why? The thing is that penguins live at the South Pole, and Eskimos live at the North.
- How can you get as close to the center of the Earth as possible? Our planet is not a perfect ball, it is slightly flattened from the poles. In addition, the South Pole is 3 km above sea level, and the North Pole is almost at its level. Therefore, when you hit the North Pole, you get as close as possible to the center of the planet.
Continents and countries
We all know the names of the continents located on our planet since childhood. We are also familiar with the names of most countries, even those that have appeared on the map recently. However, how many geographic riddles based on the high school curriculum can be answered immediately?
- On which continent has no earthquake been recorded? There are no tectonic faults throughout Australia, and volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur just along the fault lines.
- Where do local people build their houses underground? Aborigines living on the edge of the Sahara are forced to settle underground, because onlythere are springs of fresh water and you can find shelter from the scorching sun and sandstorms.
- In which country do people build roads out of coral? On the territory of the island nation of Guam, located in the Pacific Ocean, there is absolutely no natural sand. It is economically unprofitable to import it, so all the roads on the island are made of coral chips.
- Which country produces the most oxygen? Approximately 1/4 of the world's forests grow in Siberia, so it is in Russia that forests most of all process carbon dioxide into oxygen necessary for life.
- Which country has the most time zones? Surprisingly, this is not Russia with its vast territory, but small France, which is located on twelve time zones. True, this is taking into account the territories of the former French colonies.
Oceans, seas and rivers
Two-thirds of our planet's surface is covered with water - oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. The entire history of mankind is directly connected with water flows, and life on the planet without water would be impossible.
That's why geographers devote so much time to studying the planet's many bodies of water, both large and modest. And for children, a huge number of geographical riddles about the seas and rivers have been invented. Here are some of them:
- Which riverbed crosses the equator twice? This concerns the Congo, the deepest river in Africa.
- Which strait connects two seas and two oceans, but separates twopeninsulas, two countries and even two continents? The Bering Strait separates Asia and North America, two peninsulas - Chukchi and Seward, two countries - Russia and the USA. A unites the Chukchi and Bering Seas, as well as the Arctic and Pacific Oceans.
- Which two seas on the territory of Russia are absolutely opposite in geographical location, water temperature and even the name? Of course, we are talking about the warm Black Sea and the ice-covered White Sea.
- We often say the phrase "borderless sea". Is there really a sea without shores? Surprisingly, it exists. This is the Sargas Sea, the water area of \u200b\u200bwhich is not limited by land, as usual, but by large ocean currents. The currents act as watersheds and keep the waters of the Sargas Sea from mixing with the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
- There is a unique lake on our planet, in one half of which there is fresh water, and in the other half it is s alty. This is Balkhash in the east of Kazakhstan. Thanks to its narrow strait and the Saryesik peninsula, the water in its western part always remains fresh, and in the eastern part it is s alty.
What do we know about city names
Knowing the names of all the cities on our planet is simply unrealistic, there are too many of them. But any educated person should remember the names of capitals and other large cities in different countries. And sometimes you can show off your erudition in a conversation, remembering an unusual or funny toponym. And there are a lot of such strange names…
- In which city of the world is the largestmedieval fortress? The mystery is absolutely simple, we are talking about the Moscow Kremlin.
- Which city calls itself twice? This is the small town of Yaya, located in the Kemerovo region.
- Which city is bleeding? The riddle is about the capital of Austria, Vienna.
- If you rearrange the letters in the name of one of the planets of the solar system, you get the capital of one of the CIS countries. Here, too, you don’t have to think long: the planet is Venus, and the city is Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.
- What city is in compote? This is Izyum in Kharkiv region.
A little about the pioneers
Today, all the white spots on the globe have long been explored. It used to be different, when brave travelers of the past found new lands, they gave them names. From the point of view of a modern person, they often seem illogical. In this regard, there are interesting puzzles about geographical discoveries, which will be useful for both children and adults to solve. For example, this…
Greenland is the largest island on Earth, over 80% of which is covered by glaciers. Why did the person who discovered this island give it the name Greenland (Green Land)? This happened in 982. The Scandinavian jarl Eric Raudi sought to convince people to settle on the island, which is why he called it the Green Land.
However, there is a version that in the 10th century the climatic conditions in Greenland were milder, so the Viking crew could really see the green lands of the southwestern part of the island. Probably the correct answer to thisthe riddle will never be received.
Riddles-jokes
Studying geography requires knowing a large number of specific terms. The easiest way to introduce these concepts to children is by asking them funny geographical riddles. For 7th graders and older students, there are several interesting options:
- Which key can't open the door? Often a spring gushing out of the ground is called a spring.
- Which funnel can not be picked up? On the surface of the earth, in places where limestones are formed, the soil often forms deep dips, tapering downwards. They are called funnels.
- Where in the world can you cook a hot meal without starting a fire? There are places in Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands where jets of boiling water and hot steam escape from the ground.
- Can you fish in the grass? Sometimes lakes, overgrown, turn into meadows. It seems that the entire surface is covered with grass, but if there are still "windows" of water, fish may well live in them.
A little logical thinking
Often, in order to solve seemingly simple geographical riddles, children need not only to have certain knowledge about the structure of the planet, but also to be able to think logically. However, what about children… Sometimes simple questions can confuse even an educated adult.
- Which mountain was the highest on Earth until people learned about the height of Everest? Knowledge or ignorance of mankind about Everest does not prevent him from being himselfhighest mountain on the planet.
- Rivers without water, cities without people, forests without animals - where is it? Surprisingly, the answer is simple: on a geographical map.
Funny riddles in verse
Sometimes it is difficult to get schoolchildren interested in dry scientific data from textbooks. But the information transmitted in a fun way will be learned much faster. Here is a small selection of poetic geographical riddles with answers, thanks to which the children will be able to better remember new information.
On the globe you will find the address -
There is a belt on the planet's waist.
If you imagine the "waistline" of the globe, it's easy to guess what encircles its equator.
He stands alone on his leg, Twists-turns his head.
Shows countries to us, Rivers, mountains, oceans.
This is a very simple 5th grade geography puzzle. Answer: we are talking about the layout of our planet - the globe.
What a miracle! What a miracle!
How he fell off the cliff, So for years now
Nothing will fall.
It's about a waterfall.
Charades about geographical concepts
Telling about geographical riddles, it is difficult to ignore charades, which not only help to remember new names and terms, but also train logical thinking. Here are some examples of simple charade riddles:
The first one can be molded from snow, Mud piece canbe one too.
Well, the second is the ball transfer, This is an important task in football.
People take whole trips, Because without it they won't find the way.
Answer: Compass.
I'm into carbohydrates, Sweets always need me.
But I will turn into a desert, As soon as you add an "A" to me.
Of course, we are talking about the greatest desert in the world - the Sahara.
