Latitude and Longitude 2020

The map below shows a portion of Earth's system of latitude and longitude and five surface locations labeled A, B, C, D, and X.

At which location will experience sunrise first? (Remember which way the Earth rotates)

• A

• B

• C

• D

The diagram below represents a view of Earth from above the North Pole. Points A and B represent locations on Earth's surface.

Locations A and B have the same

• latitude and local time

• latitude and elevation

• longitude and local time

• longitude and elevation

The map below shows four major time zones of the United States. The dashed lines represent meridians of longitude. The locations of New York City and Denver are shown.

What is the time in New York City when it is noon in Denver?

• 10 am

• 2 pm

• 3 pm

• noon

If an observer on Earth views Polaris on the horizon, the observer is located at the

• equator (0°)

• North Pole (90° N)

• Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N)

• Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S)

As a ship crosses the Prime Meridian, the altitude of Polaris measured from the ship is 50°. What is the ship’s location?

• 0°, 50° E

• 0°, 50° W

• 50° N, 0°

• 50° S, 0°

The map below shows three locations, labeled A, X, and B, on Earth's surface.

Which table correctly indicates the solar times at locations A and B when it is 12 noon at location X?

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The diagram below shows latitude measurements every 10 degrees and longitude measurements every 15 degrees.

What is the latitude and longitude of point X?

• 40° S 45° E

• 50° N 45° W

• 60° S 30° W

• 75° N 30° E

The diagram below shows an observer on Earth viewing the star Polaris. What is the observer's latitude?

• 38° N

• 38° S

• 52° N

• 52° S

Base your answer on the world map below. Letters A through D represent locations on Earth's surface.

At which location could an observer not see Polaris in the night sky at any time during the year?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What type of lines measure distance north or south of the Equator?

• latitude
• longitude