Why is a coordinate system necessary in Earth Science?

Navigating Latitude and Longitude

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To determine the depth of oceans
To communicate specific points on the Earth's surface
To measure the height of mountains
To calculate the distance between planets
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do longitude lines measure?
Distance north or south of the Equator
Depth below the Earth's surface
Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
Height above sea level
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the Prime Meridian located?
New York, USA
Greenwich, England
Paris, France
Tokyo, Japan
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the highest line of longitude called?
Tropic of Cancer
Equator
Prime Meridian
International Dateline
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much time difference does 15 degrees of longitude create?
45 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does latitude measure?
Height above sea level
Distance north or south of the Equator
Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
Depth below the Earth's surface
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the latitude of the Equator?
0 degrees
180 degrees
90 degrees south
90 degrees north
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