Latitude and Longitude Practice

Latitude and Longitude Practice

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​You will be able to: 

• Plot ​locations on a map and

• ​know the difference between latitude and longitude lines

​Two Types of Location

​Absolute

​Example: 37.0511° N, 120.8416° W

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​Relative

Example:

​The Los Banos Target is near Walmart.

Multiple Choice

Which Hemisphere are both North America and South America found in?

• Western 

  Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

Multiple Choice

What are latitude and longitude lines?

• Imaginary lines that divide the Earth

• Long and short lines that divide the Earth

• Visible lines that divide the Earth

Multiple Choice

The map shows lines of

• The map shows lines of longitude.

• The map shows lines of latitude.

Multiple Choice

The map show the lines of

• The map show the lines of longitude.

• The map show the lines of latitude.

Multiple Choice

What is the main line of latitude?

• The prime meridian

• The Equator

• The Tropic of Capricorn

Multiple Choice

What line of LATITUDE is Point B located?

• 105^o W

• 150^o W

• 60^o N

• 80^o W

Multiple Choice

What line of LONGITUDE is Point B located?

• 105^o W

• 150^o W

• 60^o N

• 80^o W

Multiple Choice

Which letter would you find at 15^oS, 60^oW?

• A

• L

• C

• H

Multiple Choice

Which letter would you find at 30^oS, 30^oE?

• A

• D

• K

• E

Multiple Choice

What is located at 40*N, 105*W?

• Fargo

• Denver

• Boston

• Niagara Falls