Latitude and Longitude Quiz

What are imaginary lines that run from west to east parallel to the equator?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Latitude

• Arctic Circle

• Longitude

Which line divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres?

• Arctic Circle

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

What is the latitude of the North Pole?

• 90 degrees

• -90 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 180 degrees

Which zone receives the most sunlight and has a warm and humid climate?

• Tropical Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Polar Zone

• Arctic Zone

What is the line that divides the earth into western and eastern hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Arctic Circle

• Equator

How many longitudes are there around the earth?

• 90

• 720

• 180

• 360

What is the time difference for every degree of longitude?

• 4 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 1 minute

How are the latitude and longitude position of any location in the world known?

• Coordinates

• Gridlines

• Geographic Lines

• Map Points