Lat/Long and isolines open notes flashcard

Front

What is the location at 90 Degrees North?

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North Pole

Front

What are isolines that connect points of equal temperature called?

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Isotherms

Front

If an observer on Earth sees Polaris on the horizon, where are they located?

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Equator (0°)

Front

How many minutes are in one degree of latitude?

Back

60 minutes

Front

What is the ship's location if the altitude of Polaris is 50° while crossing the Prime Meridian?

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50° north latitude 0° longitude

Front

What is the imaginary line at 0° latitude called?

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Equator

Front

What is the imaginary line at 0° longitude called?

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Prime Meridian

Front

What are isolines that connect points of equal atmospheric pressure called?

Back

Isobars

Front

What is the term for lines that connect points of equal elevation on a map?

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Contours

Front

What is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer?

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23.5° N