Latitude and Longitude Assessment

Front

The line at 0° latitude is called

Back

the equator.

Front

The line at 0 degrees longitude is called the

Back

prime meridian

Front

Back

The map show the lines of longitude.

Front

Back

The map shows lines of latitude.

Front

Lines of latitude measure from 0 to ______ degrees?

Back

90 degrees

Front

Lines of longitude measure from 0 to ______ degrees?

Back

180 degrees

Front

Why do latitude lines NEVER intersect?

Back

They are parallel.

Front

Lines of ___________ measure distance from the prime meridian.

Back

longitude

Front

Lines of ___________ measure distance from the equator.

Back

Latitude

Front

Lines of _____________ run from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

longitude