Exploring Latitudes

During a geography class, James asked, "What is latitude?"

• Latitude measures the height of a location above sea level.

• Latitude is the angular distance of a place north or south of the Earth's equator.

Isla is trying to understand how many degrees are in a circle. Can you help her?

• 270 degrees

• 360 degrees

Hannah is studying geography and asks, what is the equator?

• An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equidistant from the poles.

• A boundary that defines the Earth's magnetic field.

Maya is trying to understand geography in her class. Which direction do latitudes run?

• Latitudes run vertically from pole to pole.

• Latitudes run east to west.

David is studying geography and wants to know: What is the latitude of the North Pole?

• 45° N

• 90° N

What is the latitude of the South Pole?

• 90° N

• 90° S

Harper is studying geography and wants to know if you can name a country near the equator?

• Canada

• Ecuador

What happens to temperature as Emma travels from the equator towards the poles?

• Temperature generally decreases as Emma moves away from the equator.

• Temperature remains constant regardless of distance from the equator.

Hannah is planning a trip around the world. What is the purpose of latitude lines?

• To measure time zones.

• The purpose of latitude lines is to indicate the distance north or south of the equator.

Sophia is trying to navigate her way through a new city. How do latitudes help her in navigation?

• Latitudes provide a reference for north-south position.

• Latitudes determine east-west position.