Tracking Hurricanes Using Latitude and Longitude

One set of lines running from the north pole to the south pole

• equator

• latitude lines

• longitude lines

• prime meridian

Lines that measure the distance north and south of the equator

• prime meridian

• latitude lines

• longitude lines

• equator

An imaginary line that runs around the center of the earth, halfway between the north and south poles

• equator

• latitude lines

• longitude lines

• prime meridian

One of the four main compass points of north, south, east, and west

• intermediate directions

• compass rose

• map key

• cardinal directions

A symbol on a map that shows directions

• map key

• compass rose

• cardinal directions

• legend

What category was Hurricane Marilyn when it became the strongest?

• Category 1

• Category 3

• Category 2

• Category 4

How fast can the wind gusts of a category five hurricane be?

• Up to 100 miles per hour

• Up to 150 miles per hour

• Up to 185 miles per hour

• Up to 200 miles per hour