Exploring Latitude and Longitude on Earth

The video tutorial explains the concepts of latitude and longitude. Latitude is represented by horizontal lines on Earth and is crucial for understanding the Earth's geography and climate. The video discusses the five major lines of latitude: Arctic Circle, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, and Antarctic Circle. It also explains how latitude affects the seasons due to the Earth's tilt. Longitude is represented by vertical lines and is essential for timekeeping, as it divides the Earth into time zones. The Prime Meridian and International Dateline are key lines of longitude.

What is the primary direction in which latitude lines run?

• Circular

• Diagonal

• East and West

• North and South

Which line of latitude is found at 0 degrees?

• Equator

• Arctic Circle

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Tropic of Cancer

At what degree north is the Arctic Circle located?

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 66.5 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

Which line of latitude runs through Mexico near its capital?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Equator

• Arctic Circle

What is the significance of the equator in terms of Earth's hemispheres?

• It is the line where the Earth meets the sky

• It divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres

• It divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres

• It marks the start of the Arctic Circle

During which seasons does the Earth face the Sun directly over the equator?

• Winter and Spring

• Spring and Fall

• Summer and Fall

• Summer and Winter

What is the most recognizable line of longitude?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• International Dateline

• Tropic of Cancer

Through which country does the Prime Meridian run?

• United States

• France

• Australia

• Greenwich, England

How many degrees is each time zone section of the Earth?

• 10 degrees

• 15 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 30 degrees

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What happens when you travel west over the International Dateline?

• You lose a day

• You gain a day

• Time remains the same

• You move to a different time zone