Geography

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

• South Pole
• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• Latitude

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

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• North Pole
• South Pole

What city is located at 42º N, 87º W? (If you click on the map, the next will disappear so that it is easier to read).

• Chicago

• Detroit

• St. Louis

• Atlanta

What is the function of lines of latitude and lines of longitude?

• To help us study Earth over time.
• To allow us to find an exact location on Earth.
• To make things confusing.

Which imaginary lines run north and south?

• Longitude
• Latitude

Which imaginary lines are based on the equator?

• Longitude
• Latitude

What is meant by an "absolute location?"

• It is an address of longitude and latitude.
• It tells you which city a place is located in.
• It tells you approximately where a place is located.

Where was the magnetic compass created?

• United States
• England
• China

This location tells you EXACTLY where something is

• absolute location
• relative location

this location tells you were something is in relation to something else

• absolute location
• relative location