Longitude and Latitude

Which direction do latitude lines go?

• To the north pole

• North to South

• East to West

• To the beach

How many degrees is the equator?

• 0 degrees

• 100 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 10 degrees

Which choice describes the southern hemisphere?

• The area on the equator

• The area above the equator

• The area below the equator

The south pole is negative how many degrees?

The prime meridian passes through where at 90 degrees?

• London, England

• Greenwich, England

• Paris, France

• Bolivia, North Carolina

How many time zones are there in the world?

• one thousand

• two

• one

• twenty-four

The Earth is divided into zones by latitudes. What zone is the United States of America located in?

• Polar (cold)

• Tropical (hot)

• Temperate (moderate)

What is the reference for latitudes called?

• Equator

• North Pole

• Prime Meridian

• South Pole

Which direction do longitude lines go?

• North to South

• East to West

• To the north pole

• To Brunswick County

The reference point for longitudes is called what?

• South Pole

• North Pole

• Prime Meridian

• Equator