Do Now Latitude and Longitude

The Equator is a line of...

• Latitude

• Longitude

The Prime Meridian is a line of...

• Latitude

• Longitude

Both the Equator and Prime Meridian are measured at how many degrees?

• 0°

• 90°

• 180°

• 360°

Latitude Lines are also called...

• Parallels (they never touch)

• Meridians (they cross at the North and South poles)

Longitude Lines are also called...

• Parallels (they never touch)

• Meridians (they cross at the North and South poles)

Latitude Lines measure which two directions from the Equator?

• North and South

• East and West

Answer explanation

The Equator divides the world into North and South hemispheres. Latitude measures North and South of the Equator.

Longitude Lines measure which two directions from the Prime Meridian?

• North and South

• East and West

Answer explanation

The Prime Meridian divides the world into East and West hemispheres. Longitude measures North and South of the Prime Meridian.

Latitude lines measure from 0° at the EQUATOR to what degree at the North and South Poles?

• 90°

• 180°

• 360°

Answer explanation

Latitude lines measure from 0° at the Equator to 90° North or 90° South at the Poles.

Longitude lines measure from 0° at the Prime Meridian to what degree at the North and South Poles?

• 90°

• 180°

• 360°

Answer explanation

Longitude lines measure from 0° at the Prime Meridian to 180° North or 180° South at the Poles.

How many degrees are in a circle?

• 90°

• 180°

• 360°

Answer explanation