Absolute and Relative Location

_____ location is the exact spot on earth a place is found.

• absolute

• exact

• pinpoint

• accurate

The earth can be divided into four halves known as _____.

• fractions

• semaphores

• moieties

• hemispheres

The 0 degree line of latitude is known as the _____.

• prime meridian

• hemisphere

• equator

• bisection

The imaginary lines that run parallel with the prime meridian are called ______.

• parallels

• lines of longitude

• lines of latitude

• meridians

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

What is the absolute location of Dallas?

• 32N, 97E
• 32N, 130W
• 32N, 97W
• 42N, 90W

What is the Absolute Location of Denver?

• west of St. Louis

• 39°N, 105°W

• Southeast of Seattle

• 39°W, 105°N

Which continent is located at #3?

• Australia
• Asia
• Europe
• South America

Which continent is located at #5?

• South America
• Asia
• Australia
• Antarctica