Lines of Latitude and Longitude

Lines of Latitude, also known as (a)   .

Lines of Longitude, also known as (a)   .

Lines of longitude are "long" and run from the ____________ Pole to the ____________ Pole.

(a)  

What is the name of the imaginary line that is at 0 degrees latitude?

(a)  

What is the line of longitude that lies along 0 degrees?

(a)  

Which directions do the lines of latitude measure?

• North and South

• East and West

Which directions do the lines of longitude measure?

• North and South

• East and West

How many degrees difference is there between each line of latitude on the maps provided?

• 10 degrees

• 15 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 25 degrees

What would you find at 90 degrees north latitude?

(a)  

Which continent does the prime meridian NOT pass through?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• Antarctica