Chapter 1: Latitude and Longitude Practice

Front

Is the state of Georgia, north or south of the equator?

Back

North

Front

Is the state of Georgia east or west of the Prime Meridian?

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West

Front

Which country does the equator NOT cross?

Brazil

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Kenya

,

Ecuador

,

The United States

Back

The United States

Front

______________________ are imaginary circles that run around the Earth parallel to the equator.

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Parallels of Latitude

Front

Two measurements together are called a location's ___________________.

Back

Coordinates

Front

An exact point on Earth's surface expressed by a coordinate system.

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Absolute Location

Front

The long-term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions.

Back

Climate

Front

The imaginary line drawn around the Earth at zero degree latitude that divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.

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Equator

Front

A set of horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other to divide an area into sections.

Back

Grid

Front

The imaginary line drawn around Earth at zero degrees longitude that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres.

Back

Prime Meridian