Unit 1 Exam Review

Front

What map feature can help you determine the approximate distance between two locations?

Back

map scale

Front

The Equator is measured at _______________, and divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere.

Back

0 degrees Latitude

Front

During an equinox, the Sun is directly over the?

Back

Equator

Front

Is the Tropic of Cancer ABOVE the Equator or BELOW the Equator?

Back

Above

Front

Is the Tropic of Capricorn ABOVE the Equator or BELOW the Equator?

Back

Below

Front

The line of Longitude which is located at zero degrees is called what?

Back

Prime Meridan

Front

Why is the Equator warmest?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

Front

Do the tropics have all 4 seasons?

Back

No, they have no seasons it is warm all year round.

Front

The earth rotates every

Back

24 hours

Front

Which sentence best describes how latitude and temperature are related? LOWER latitude = COLDER air temperature, HIGHER latitude = COLDER air temperature, HIGHER latitude = WARMER temperatures

Back

HIGHER latitude = COLDER air temperature