Geography Quiz

At what latitude does the Equator run?

• A) 90° latitude

• B) 45° latitude

• C) 0° latitude

• D) 180° latitude

What are the "half spheres" called when the earth is divided into them?

• Equators

• Hemispheres

• Meridians

• Latitudes

Which of the following is NOT true about latitude and longitude lines?

• They provide information that can help locate places on the earth

• They are called latitude and longitude lines

• They cross each other to form a grid pattern

• They are used to measure the temperature of the earth

Latitude and longitude lines are essential for:

• Navigating the seas

• Predicting earthquakes

• Measuring rainfall

• Tracking animal migration

What do lines of latitude, or parallels, do?

• Circle the earth parallel to the equator and measure the distance north or south of the equator in degrees.

• Circle the earth parallel to the prime meridian and measure the distance east or west of the prime meridian in degrees.

• Circle the earth from pole to pole and measure the distance east or west of the equator in degrees.

• Circle the earth from pole to pole and measure the distance north or south of the prime meridian in degrees.

What is the primary purpose of lines of latitude?

• To measure the distance east or west of the prime meridian.

• To measure the distance north or south of the equator.

• To measure the distance from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• To measure the distance from the prime meridian to the equator.

What do lines of longitude, or meridians, circle the Earth from?

• East to West

• North to South

• Pole to Pole

• Equator to Equator

Which line is at 0° longitude?

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Capricorn

Which map type is specifically mentioned as showing continents close to their true shapes and sizes?

• Topographic Map

• Equal-Area Map

• Physical Map

• Climate Map

Which of the following maps would be least useful for comparing land areas among continents?

• Equal-Area Map

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Road Map