Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude

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Geography, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Equator

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Equator is a line of...

Back

Latitude

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Prime Meridian is a line of...

Back

Longitude

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Both the Equator and Prime Meridian are measured at how many degrees?

Back

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Latitude Lines measure which two directions from the Equator?

Back

North and South

Answer explanation

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The Equator divides the world into North and South hemispheres. Latitude measures North and South of the Equator.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Longitude Lines measure which two directions from the Prime Meridian?

Back

East and West

Answer explanation

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The Prime Meridian divides the world into East and West hemispheres. Longitude measures North and South of the Prime Meridian.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Latitude lines measure from 0° at the EQUATOR to what degree at the North and South Poles?

Back

90°

Answer explanation

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Latitude lines measure from 0° at the Equator to 90° North or 90° South at the Poles.

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