Latitude and Longitude Quiz

What are latitudes and longitudes?

• Imaginary lines on the earth's surface

• Real lines on the earth's surface

• Physical barriers on the earth's surface

• Points on the earth's surface

What is the line that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Arctic Circle

How many degrees is the equator marked at?

• 90 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 0 degrees

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

• Tropical zone

• Polar zone

• Arctic zone

• Temperate zone

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

• Prime Meridian

• Arctic Circle

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

How many longitudes are there around the earth?

• 360

• 90

• 118

• 180

What is the time difference for every degree of longitude?

• 3 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 1 minute

What is the standard longitude used for calculating time zones?

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 180 degrees