Latitude and Longitude Flashcard

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What is the beginning line of longitude?

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Prime Meridian

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What is an east/west line on a map or globe that measures distance north or south of the Equator called?

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a line of latitude

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What is the name of a north/south line on a map or globe whose distance is measured east or west of the Prime Meridian?

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a line of longitude

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hemisphere

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half a sphere

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Where should you start on a map when you are trying to find a specific location using latitude and longitude?

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Where the Equator and the Prime Meridian intersect (cross each other)

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What line divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

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Prime Meridian

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Where do lines of longitude appear on a map?

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to the east and west of the Prime Meridian

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Where do lines of latitude appear on a map?

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north and south of the Equator

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How many degrees does the equator measure?

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0 degrees

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Is a south line of latitude located above the Equator?

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False