Latitude and Longitude Pre-Test

Front

To locate exact places on the earth, one must look at: the intersecting lines of latitude and longitude, the lines of latitude only, the lines of longitude only, a neighboring area to describe the location.

Back

the intersecting lines of latitude and longitude

Front

Lines of latitude and longitude are measured in-

Back

degrees of a circle

Front

Latitude lines on a globe measure from-

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north to south

Front

_______ lines on a globe run from east to west.

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Longitude

Front

When measuring the lines of latitude, always begin with the ______, which represents 0 degrees.

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Equator

Front

When measuring the lines of longitude, always begin with the _______, which represents 0 degrees.

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Prime Meridian

Front

On a globe, the Equator is the

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Horizontal, center line

Front

On a globe, the Prime Meridian is the

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Vertical, center line

Front

Coordinates are-
Options: a degree only, a cardinal direction only, two degrees only, two sets of degrees and cardinal directions

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two sets of degrees and cardinal directions

Front

How can coordinates be written? Options: 20 degrees S, 140 degrees W, 40 degrees N, 120 degrees W, 20 degrees S, 160 degrees E, All of the above

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All of the above