Mapping Our World: Latitude and Longitude

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The science of making maps...

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cartography

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What is the name of the line at 0 degrees latitude?

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Equator

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What is the name of the line at 0 degrees longitude?

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Prime Meridian

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What is the reason why latitude lines NEVER intersect?

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They are parallel

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How many time zones are there?

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24

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Meridian that measures 180 degrees longitude and marks the change in calendar day is the: Equator, Prime Meridian, Tropic of Cancer, International Date Line

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International Date Line

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Latitude lines MEASURE the distance ________ and ________ of the equator.

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North and South

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Longitude lines measure the distance _________ and ___________ of the prime meridian.

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East and West

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Longitude lines run:

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North to South

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Latitude lines run

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East to West