Latitude and Longitude Practice Flashcard

Front

In which way do lines of latitude run?

Back

East to West

Front

Longitude lines are always _________.

Back

parallel

Front

Both latitude and longitude are measured in__________.

Back

degrees

Front

What is 90 degrees north of the equator?

Back

North Pole

Front

The main line of latitude is the:

Back

Equator

Front

The intersection of the Earth's lines of latitude and longitude form a ______.

Back

right angle

Front

Is the prime meridian a line of latitude or longitude?

Back

longitude

Front

In which way do lines of longitude run?

Back

north to south

Front

Is 90 degrees north a line of latitude or longitude?

Back

latitude