Latitude and Longitude Review

Front

The red line on this map represents the imaginary line at zero degrees latitude.

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Equator

Front

What is the name of the line at zero degrees longitude? Options:

Equator

,

Prime Meridian

,

International Date Line

,

North Pole

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Prime Meridian

Front

A _______________ is exactly half of the earth. Options: Equator, Hemisphere, Tropic of Cancer, Arctic Circle

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Hemisphere

Front

How many hemispheres do the equator and prime meridian divide the earth into?

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4

Front

What is this object known as? Options: map symbol, map key, map scale, compass rose

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compass rose

Front

The invisible line at 0 degrees latitude is called the ________. Options: International Date Line, Prime Meridian, Equator, Arctic Circle

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Equator

Front

Relative location is

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Where something is located compared to some other location or landmark

Front

The precise point on Earth where a particular place can be found is called its ______.

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Absolute location

Front

What coordinates does Concord have?

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43n, 72w

Front

What has the coordinates of 38, 120w?

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Carson City