Measuring Earth

The Earth's actual shape is most correctly described as a(n)

What is the name of 0⁰ Latitude?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

What is the name of 0⁰ Longitude?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

Check all that apply to Polaris

• It is stationary

• It's altitude equals your latitude

• It moves 15⁰ per hour

• It's part of the Little Dipper constellation

• It's only visible in the Northern Hemisphere

What city in NY state is located at 44⁰N 76⁰W?

• Watertown

• Oswego

• Rochester

• Niagara Falls

Which statement is true about time zones?

• They are about 90⁰ apart and differ by 1 hour

• They are about 15⁰ apart and differ by 1 hour

• They are about 15⁰ apart and differ by 24 hours

• They are about 1⁰ apart and differ by 3 hours

When it is 5 PM in NY, what time is it in California?

• 8 PM

• 2 AM

• 8 AM

• 2 PM

When it is 10 AM in Mountain Time, what time is it in Miami, Florida?

• 8 AM

• 12 AM

• Noon

• 1 PM

What is the highest elevation on this map?

• Over 320 meters
• Over 450 meters
• Over 220 meters
• Over 380 meters

Which side of Lookout Hill has the steepest slope?

• North
• South
• East
• West

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