Latitude and Longitude

Locate

30'W, 0'

Locate

90'E, 30 N

What are latitude and longitude lines?

• Imaginary lines that divide the earth

• Visible lines that divide the earth

• Long and short lines that divide the earth

Which direction do longitude lines run?

• East and West

• North and South

• Northeast/ Southeast

• Northwest to southwest

Which direction do latitude lines run?

• East and West

• North and South

• northeast and southeast

• Northwest to southwest

The invisible line at 0 degrees latitude is called the ________. 

• International Date Line

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Arctic Circle

The invisible line at 0 degrees longitude is called the ________. 

• International Date Line

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Arctic Circle

North and South America are in what hemisphere?

• Northern
• Southern
• Western
• Eastern

a map feature that shows the directions on a map (north, south, east, and west)

• Compass Rose
• Direction Device
• Cardinal Directions

Which hemisphere is shown in this image

• Northern Hemisphere
• Southern Hemisphere
• Eastern Hemisphere
• Western Hemisphere