Geography Review

Front

While navigating a map, John noticed that the arrow pointed to the latitude line at 0 degrees. This line is known as the _________________

Back

equator

Front

The arrow pointed to the longitude line at 0 degrees is called the _______________________.

Back

prime meridian

Front

Which hemisphere is shown above the equator?

Back

Northern Hemisphere

Front

During a geography class, the teacher showed a world map and highlighted a hemisphere in blue. Which hemisphere did she highlight?

Back

Northern

Front

Which hemisphere is highlighted in blue?

Back

Eastern

Front

Which hemisphere is highlighted in blue?

Back

Southern

Front

Which hemisphere is highlighted in blue?

Back

Western

Front

Imagine you are standing on the equator. Into which two hemispheres are you simultaneously stepping?

Back

Northern and Southern

Front

Imagine you are a pilot flying over the globe. Which two hemispheres does your plane cut through when it crosses the prime meridian?

Back

Eastern and Western

Front

Imagine you are on a trip to North America. Can you tell in which two hemispheres are you located?

Back

Northern and Western