Latitude and Longitude

Which of the following letter is at approximately 60 degrees S, 40 degrees W? 

• A
• D
• E
• H

What is the approximate location of G?

• 100^oW, 40^oN
• 40^oN, 100^oW
• 40^oS, 100^oW
• 40^oN, 100^oE

When measuring the lines of longitude, always begin with the _______, which represents 0 degrees.

• South Pole
• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• Latitude

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

• North and South
• East and West

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

• North and South
• East and West

Another name for longitude lines: 

• Meridians
• Parallels
• Equator
• Prime Meridian

Latitude lines run from 0 degrees to:

• 60 degrees
• 90 degrees
• 180 degrees
• 360 degrees

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

• A
• D
• K
• E

Is this showing latitude or longitude?

• Latitude
• Longitude

Is this showing latitude or longitude?

• Latitude
• Longitude