Latitude & Longitude Quiz

What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

Latitude lines on a globe are measured-

• north and south

• west and east

Which of the following letter is at approximately 60 degrees S, 40 degrees W? 

• A
• D
• E
• H

Which letter would you find at 15^oS, 60^oW?

• A
• C
• L
• H

Antarctica, Australia, and most of South America are in what hemisphere? 

• Northern 
• Southern 
• Western 
• Eastern

Asia and Australia are in what hemisphere?

• Northern
• Southern
• Western
• Eastern

Europe, Asia and North America are in what hemisphere?

• Northern
• Southern
• Western
• Eastern

What is this object known as?

• map symbol
• map key
• map scale
• compass rose

Observe the given world map and answer the following question: 

What two continents does the equator cross? 

• North America and South America 

• Africa and South America 

• Africa and Europe 

• Australia 

How many continents are there?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 10