Latitude and Longitude (CFA 6.1.2)

Two measurements together are called a location's ___________________.

• Latitude

• Coordinates

• Longitude

The Equator is a line of...

• Latitude

• Longitude

The Prime Meridian is a line of...

• Latitude

• Longitude

Latitude Lines are also called...

• Parallels (they never touch)

• Meridians (they cross at the North and South poles)

Longitude Lines are also called...

• Parallels (they never touch)

• Meridians (they cross at the North and South poles)

Is this a picture of latitude lines or longitude lines?

• latitude

• longitude

Answer explanation

Which US city has a longitude closest to 80° W?

• Portland

• Fargo

• Boston

• Miami

Answer explanation

Boston has a longitude of approximately ________.

• 43° N

• 71° W

• 65° W

• 52° N

Answer explanation

Which of the following is a line of latitude?

• International Date Line

• Prime Meridian

• Greenwich Line

• Equator

Which coordinate comes first when writing a location's coordinates?

• Latitude

• Longitude