Coordinates Quiz 2 Review/Practice

What are the coordinates for Slide Mt. in New York State?

(use your reference table)

• 42° 00' N, 74° 29' E

• 74° 29' N, 42° 00' E

• 42° 00' N, 74° 29' W

• 42° 00' W, 74° 29' S

The map shows the 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?

**Remember NOON = 12pm MIDNIGHT = 12am

• 10 a.m.
• 2 a.m.

• 3 p.m.
• 12pm

If it is 10pm in San Francisco, what time would it be in Dallas?

• 12 pm

• 8 pm

• 12 am

• 8 am

If it is 3pm in New York City, what time would it be in Denver?

• 1 pm

• 2 pm

• 3 pm

• 5 pm

How many degrees of longitude are between Denver and New York City?

• 15 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 60 degrees

When the time of day for a certain ship at sea is 12 noon, the time of day at the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) is 9 a.m. What is the ship's longitude?

• 45° W

• 45° E

• 60° W

• 60° E

Which New York State city is located at 42° 39' N 73° 45' W?

• Buffalo

• Albany

• Ithaca

• Plattsburgh

New York State's highest peak, Mt. Marcy, is located at approximately...(Use your reference table)

• 74°05' N, 44°05 'W

• 73° 55' N, 44°10' W

• 44°10' N, 74°05' W

• 44°05' N, 73°55' W

If it is 12:00 PM (noon) in New York(75°W longitude), what time would it be in at the Prime Meridian (0° longitude)?

HINT: The Prime Meridian is towards the EAST in Greenwich, London.

Remember how time changes as you move EAST

• 8:00 PM

• 6:00 AM

• 5:00 PM

• 10:00 AM

Base your answer on the United States time zone map shown. The dashed lines represent meridians (lines of longitude). The basis for the time difference between adjoining time zones is Earth's

• 1° per hour rate of revolution

• 1° per hour rate of rotation

• 15° per hour rate of revolution

• 15° per hour rate of rotation