Latitude and Longitude Flashcard

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The map shows the lines of longitude.

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The map shows lines of latitude.

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Lines of Longitude measure how far from the _______ a place is located.

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Prime Meridian

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Lines of Latitude can be measured up to what degree?

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90 degrees

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

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Equator

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The invisible line at 0 degrees longitude is called the _________. Options: International Date Line, Prime Meridian, Equator, Antarctic Circle

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Prime Meridian

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The equator breaks the Earth into what two hemispheres?

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Northern and Southern

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The Prime Meridian separates the Earth into what two hemispheres?

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Western and Eastern

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Another name for a line of longitude

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Meridian

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What is the International Date Line?

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180° Longitude, where the date changes