Latitude and Longitude Quiz

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

• Arctic Circle

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Tropic of Cancer

Which line divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Equator

• Arctic Circle

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

• Polar Zone

• Arctic Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Tropical Zone

What is the latitude of the North Pole?

• 180 degrees

• -90 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 90 degrees

Which line divides the Earth into western and eastern hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Antarctic Circle

• Arctic Circle

• Tropic of Cancer

How many longitudes are there around the Earth?

• 360

• 118

• 90

• 45

What is the time difference for every longitude degree?

• 1 minute

• 4 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

What is the latitude and longitude position of any location known as?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Coordinates

• Tropic of Cancer

Which line is marked at 0 degrees and goes up to 180 degrees towards the east?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Arctic Circle

• Equator

• Prime Meridian