Mapping/Geography Quiz

What is the imaginary line that divides Earth into two equal parts: the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Longitude

• Latitude

What is the imaginary circle around Earth that divides it into two equal parts: the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Longitude

• Latitude

In which direction do longitude lines run?

• North-South

• East-West

• West-East

• South-North

In which direction do latitude lines run?

• North-South

• East-West

• West-East

• South-North

What is the symbol on a map that shows the cardinal directions?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Longitude

• Compass Rose

Which hemisphere lies north of the equator?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

Which hemisphere lies south of the equator?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

Which hemisphere lies west of the Prime Meridian?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

Which hemisphere lies east of the Prime Meridian?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

What is the exact place on Earth often given in terms of latitude and longitude?

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Map Scale

• Map Legend