Navigating Latitude and Longitude

Why is the coordinate system of latitude and longitude essential for navigation in the ocean?

• Because it helps in predicting the weather.

• Because it helps in identifying the type of fish in the ocean.

• Because it helps in measuring the depth of the ocean.

• Because there are no roadways or landmarks in the ocean.

What is the main reference line for latitude called?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• International Dateline

How are latitude lines positioned on the globe?

• They run from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• They are parallel to the Prime Meridian.

• They run from east to west or west to east.

• They intersect at the Prime Meridian.

What is the maximum degree of latitude possible?

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 100 degrees

• 180 degrees

How do you determine the latitude coordinate of a point on Earth?

• By measuring the distance from the Prime Meridian.

• By measuring the angle from the center of the Earth to the equator.

• By measuring the distance from the International Dateline.

• By measuring the angle from the North Pole to the South Pole.

What is the main reference line for longitude called?

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

• International Dateline

• Equator

How are longitude lines positioned on the globe?

• They run from east to west or west to east.

• They run from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• They are parallel to the equator.

• They intersect at the equator.

What does 10 degrees east longitude indicate?

• 10 degrees away from the North Pole.

• 10 degrees away from the International Dateline.

• 10 degrees away from the Prime Meridian to the east.

• 10 degrees away from the equator.

When plotting a point at 45 degrees north latitude and 60 degrees west longitude, which reference lines should you use?

• Equator and Prime Meridian

• Prime Meridian and International Dateline

• Equator and Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian and Tropic of Capricorn

In which order should latitude and longitude be written when determining coordinates?

• Longitude before latitude

• Latitude before longitude

• Alphabetical order

• Random order