Geography Quiz

What is latitude?

• Distance of a location on Earth from the North Pole

• Distance of a location on Earth from the South Pole

• Distance of a location on Earth from the Prime Meridian

• Angular distance of a location on Earth from the equator

What is longitude?

• Longitude is a term used to describe the distance between two points on a map.

• Longitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface.

• Longitude is a unit of measurement used to calculate time zones.

• Longitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth's surface.

Which continent is located at 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

Which continent is located at approximately 60 degrees north latitude and 100 degrees west longitude?

• South America

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

What is the purpose of a grid system on a map?

• To add visual interest to the map.

• To provide a coordinate system for accurate location referencing and measurement.

• To indicate the elevation of different areas.

• To display the political boundaries of different regions.

Which line of latitude is closest to the North Pole?

• 90 degrees North

• 180 degrees North

• 45 degrees North

• 0 degrees North

Which line of longitude is opposite of the Prime Meridian?

• 180th meridian

• 0th meridian

• 360th meridian

• 90th meridian

Which continent is located at approximately 20 degrees south latitude and 140 degrees east longitude?

• South America

• Australia

• Africa

• Asia

What is the latitude of the South Pole?

• 180 degrees South

• 0 degrees South

• 90 degrees South

• 45 degrees South

What is the longitude of the Prime Meridian?

• 0 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 180 degrees