Exploring Latitude and Longitude

Describe the characteristics of lines of latitude.

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

• They are parallel to the Equator.

• They converge at the poles.

• They measure distances east and west.

Explain the significance of the Prime Meridian in terms of longitude.

• It is the longest line of latitude.

• It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

• It is the starting point for measuring longitude.

• It is located at 90 degrees longitude.

Identify the coordinates of the Equator.

• 0° latitude

• 0° longitude

• 90° latitude

• 180° longitude

Determine the direction in which lines of longitude run.

• East to West

• North to South

• Parallel to the Equator

• Diagonally across the Earth

What is the maximum degree of latitude possible?

• 90°

• 180°

• 360°

• 45°

Analyze the relationship between the Equator and the lines of latitude.

• The Equator is a line of longitude.

• The Equator is the starting point for measuring latitude.

• The Equator is located at 90° latitude.

• The Equator divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Calculate the difference in degrees between the Prime Meridian and the International Date Line.

• 90°

• 180°

• 360°

• 0°

Identify the line of longitude that is opposite the Prime Meridian.

• 0° longitude

• 90° longitude

• 180° longitude

• 45° longitude

Evaluate the statement: "All lines of longitude are the same length."

• True

• False

What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer in terms of latitude?

• It is located at 0° latitude.

• It marks the northernmost point of the tropics.

• It is the same as the Equator.

• It is located at 90° latitude.