Latitude Longitude Quiz Review

What is the approximate latitude and longitude of New York City? (use p. 3 ESRT)

• 41° N, 74° W

• 41° S, 74° W

• 41° N, 74° E

• 41° S, 79°W

What is the altitude of Polaris at Jamestown, NY? (use p. 3 ESRT)

• 44°

• 45°

• 79°

• 42°

What is the altitude of Polaris at the Arctic Circle?(use p. 4 ESRT)

• 0 degrees
• 66.5 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 45 degrees

What is the latitude of Plattsburgh, NY? (use p. 3 ESRT)

• 42° N

• 38° N

• 40° N

• 44° N

What is the best explanation of the apparent motion of stars around Polaris in the Northern Hemisphere?

• reflection of light from other stars
• gravitational pull from other celestial bodies
• rotation of the Earth on its axis
• revolution of the Earth around the Sun

Which 2 locations are experiencing the same time (or same solar time)?

• A and D

• A and B

• C and D

• B and D

What is the latitude of this observer?

• 66.5 degrees South

• 66.5 degrees North

• 23.5 degrees North

• 23.5 degrees South

What is the latitude and longitude of Point D?

• 80^o N, 30^o W

• 40^oN, 80^o W

• 30^oN, 80^o W

• 30^os, 80^o E

If it is 1 pm in Milwaukee, what time is it in Seattle?

• 12 pm
• 2 pm
• 10 am
• 11 am

What is the basis for determining time zones on Earth by degrees of longitude?

• Earth's revolution at

  15 degrees/ hour.

• The Sun's rotation at 15 degrees/ hour.

• By using your watch.

• Earth's rotation at

  15 degrees/ hour.