Unit 4 Test

Front

What is the time difference between Miami, Florida, and Denver, Colorado?

Back

Miami is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) and Denver is in the Mountain Time Zone (MT). The time difference is 2 hours, with Miami being ahead.

Front

What are the approximate coordinates for the location at 60 degrees S, 40 degrees W?

Back

The approximate coordinates are in the Southern Ocean, near the coast of South America.

Front

Define a hemisphere in geographical terms.

Back

A hemisphere is half of the Earth, typically divided into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres or the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Front

How many minutes are there in one degree of latitude or longitude?

Back

There are 60 minutes in each degree.

Front

What are the coordinates for Location D?

Back

Location D is located at 30°N, 90°W.

Front

What is the significance of latitude in geography?

Back

Latitude measures how far north or south a location is from the Equator, which is 0 degrees latitude.

Front

What is the significance of longitude in geography?

Back

Longitude measures how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian, which is 0 degrees longitude.

Front

What is the Equator and its importance?

Back

The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and it is significant for climate and time zone calculations.

Front

What is the Prime Meridian and its significance?

Back

The Prime Meridian is the line of 0 degrees longitude, and it serves as the starting point for measuring longitude and time zones.

Front

How do time zones affect global communication?

Back

Time zones can create challenges in scheduling and communication across different regions due to the differences in local times.