Latitude and Longitude

A set of degrees of latitude and longitude that help you locate a place on a map or globe?

• Coordinates

• Hemispheres

• Locations

• Positions

Asia and Australia are in what hemisphere?

• Eastern

• Northern

• Southern

• Western

Which two coordinates are written correctly?

• 10°N, 20°S

• 3 N, 170 E

• 35°E, 85°N

• 10°S, 170°W

Which of the following is the location of Philippines on the globe?

• 13° N, 122° E

• 13° S, 122° E

• 122° E, 13° N

• 122° W 13° S

How do coordinates describe the places on Earth?

• Coordinates determine the hemisphere where the place is located

• Coordinates can identify the continent where the place is located

• Coordinates describe the environment of a place

• All of the above

Which of the following is the reference point when locating the latitude of a place?

• Equator

• Meridians

• Parallels

• Poles

What cardinal direction is to the right of prime meridian?

• East

• North

• West

• South

How do lines of longitude differ from lines of latitude?

• Latitude determines north or south direction while longitude determines west or east direction

• Latitude determines west or east direction while longitude determines north or south direction

• Latitude starts at prime meridian while longitude starts at equator

• Both latitude and longitude are coordinate system

Why there are 24 lines of longitude?

• Because it represents 24 hours

• Because 360° divided by 15° per meridian

• Because 12 lines for Eastern hemisphere and 12 lines for Western hemisphere

• None of the above

The following are important functions of latitude and longitude except?

• For navigation

• For locating places

• For studying abroad

• For describing a place